Birthdate: February 9, 1827
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Died: June 7, 1894
William Dwight Whitney was an influential American linguist, philologist, and lexicographer known for his significant contributions to Sanskrit grammar and Vedic philology. He played a key role in advancing the understanding of language as a social institution. Whitney served as the first president of the American Philological Association and was the editor-in-chief of The Century Dictionary. His work and perspectives have left a lasting impact on the fields of linguistics and philology, establishing him as a prominent figure in language studies.
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