Birthdate: November 22, 1787
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Denmark
Died: November 14, 1832
Rasmus Kristian Rask, a Danish linguist and philologist, was renowned for his work in comparative linguistics. He authored grammars, conducted extensive research on phonology and morphology, and traveled to various countries such as Iceland, Russia, Persia, India, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) to study languages. Rask’s notable contributions include an early formulation of what is now referred to as Grimm’s Law. He was appointed as a professor of Eastern languages at the University of Copenhagen and was honored for his achievements by being elected a member of the American Philosophical Society.
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