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Albert C. Baugh

1891 – 1981

American linguist and medievalist

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Lived 1891 – 1981 (aged 90). Albert C. Baugh was an American linguist, medievalist, university teacher and scholar of English.

Albert Croll Baugh (February 26, 1891 – March 21, 1981) was a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania, best known as the author of a textbook for History of the English language (HEL). His A History of the English Language was first published in 1935 and praised as "worthy to take a place with the other great histories of single languages".

Baugh died at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital on March 21, 1981 at age 90. He was survived by his wife, formerly Nita Scudder, and two sons. A History of the English Language (D. Appleton-Century Company, 1935) — six editions to 2013, the last four by Baugh and Thomas Cable

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Education
University of Pennsylvania
Employers
University of Pennsylvania
Awards
Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert C. Baugh?

American linguist and medievalist (1891-1981)

When was Albert C. Baugh born?

Albert C. Baugh was born on 26 February 1891 in Philadelphia.

When did Albert C. Baugh die?

Albert C. Baugh died on 21 March 1981 in Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

What was Albert C. Baugh's occupation?

Albert C. Baugh was a linguist, medievalist, university teacher and scholar of English.

What nationality was Albert C. Baugh?

Albert C. Baugh was American.

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· Wikipedia: Albert C. Baugh

· Wikidata: Q4709851

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