Scholarship · Philosophy · 1884–1939
Edward Sapir — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 26 January 1884 · Died: 4 February 1939 · Age at death: 55
How old was Edward Sapir when he died?
Edward Sapir died aged 55. He was born on 26 January 1884 and died on 4 February 1939.
American linguist who studied the structure of indigenous languages
Did you know?He was a composer and pianist who believed that music and language were deeply interconnected.
Edward Sapir (January 26, 1884 – February 4, 1939) was an American anthropologist-linguist, and one of the most important figures in the development of the discipline of linguistics in the United States.
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- Age at death
- 55
- Would be
- 142
- Years since death
- 87
- Born
- January 26, 1884 · Lębork, Poland
- Died
- February 4, 1939
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Scholarship, Philosophy
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