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Albert Dauzat

1877 – 1955

French linguist

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About Albert Dauzat

Lived 1877 – 1955 (aged 78). Albert Dauzat was a French linguist, romanist, lawyer, university teacher and jurist.

Albert Dauzat (; 4 July 1877 – 31 October 1955) was a French linguist specializing in toponymy and onomastics.

Dauzat, a student of Jules Gilliéron, was a director of studies at the École des hautes études.

Works L'argot des poilus; dictionnaire humoristique et philologique du langage des soldats de la grande guerre de 1914, 1918 La géographie linguistique, 1922 Les noms de lieux, origine et évolution; villes et villages--pays--cours d'eau--montagnes--lieux-dits, 1926 La Langue Française: sa vie, son évolution, 1926 Les argots : caractères, évolution, influence, 1928 Le génie de la langue française, 1942 Grammaire raisonnée de la langue française, 1947 Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Paris, École pratique des hautes études, Lycée Marceau de Chartres
Employers
École pratique des hautes études
Awards
Montyon Prize; Prix d'Académie; Saintour Prize; Prix de la langue française; Bordin Prize; Prize Durchon-Louvet; Marcelin Guérin Prize; Prix Gustave Le Métais-Larivière; Volney Prize

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Dauzat?

French linguist (1877-1955)

When was Albert Dauzat born?

Albert Dauzat was born on 4 July 1877 in Guéret.

When did Albert Dauzat die?

Albert Dauzat died on 31 October 1955 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Albert Dauzat's occupation?

Albert Dauzat was a linguist, romanist, lawyer, university teacher and jurist.

What nationality was Albert Dauzat?

Albert Dauzat was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Dauzat

· Wikidata: Q542653

· DBpedia: Albert Dauzat

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