Scholarship · Science · Technology · 1868–1948
Pompeu Fabra — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 20 February 1868 · Died: 25 December 1948 · Age at death: 80
How old was Pompeu Fabra when he died?
Pompeu Fabra died aged 80. He was born on 20 February 1868 and died on 25 December 1948.
Linguist who established the modern grammatical standards of the Catalan language
Did you know?Although famous for his work with language, he actually trained as an industrial engineer and taught chemistry.
Pompeu Fabra i Poch (Catalan pronunciation:; 20 February 1868 – 25 December 1948) was a Catalan engineer, linguist, and grammarian. He was the main author of the normative reform of the contemporary Catalan language and is considered the father of modern Catalan grammar.
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- Age at death
- 80
- Years since death
- 77
- Born
- February 20, 1868 · La Salut, Spain
- Died
- December 25, 1948
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Known for
- Scholarship, Science, Technology
Family
- Father
- Josep Fabra i Roca
- Spouse
- Dolors Mestre i Climent
- Children
- Carola Fabra i Mestre, Dolors Fabra i Mestre
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