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Aleksandar Belić

1876 – 1960

Serbian linguist

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Lived 1876 – 1960 (aged 83). Aleksandar Belić was a philologist, university teacher, linguist and slavist.

Aleksandar Belić (Serbian Cyrillic: Александар Белић, ; 15 August 1876 – 26 February 1960) was a Serbian linguist and academic.

Biography

Belić was born in Belgrade. After studying Slavic languages in Belgrade, Odessa, and Moscow, he received his PhD at Leipzig University in 1900. He worked at the University of Belgrade and Belgrade Higher School during his academic career. He died in Belgrade.

Selected works Dijalekti istočne i južne Srbije (1903) Dijalektološka karta srpskog jezika Akcentske studije O dvojini u slovenskim jezicima Galički dijalekt O jezičkoj prirodi i jezičkom razvitku (1941) Pravopis srpsko-hrvatskog književnog jezika (1923)

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Important facts

Born
2 August 1876, Belgrade
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 February 1960, Belgrade
Occupation
Philologist, university teacher, linguist, slavist
Nationality
Principality of Serbia, Kingdom of Serbia, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes
Education
Lomonosov Moscow State University, Odesa University, Leipzig University, University of Belgrade
Positions held
Rector of the University of Belgrade
Employers
University of Belgrade

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Aleksandar Belić?

Serbian linguist (1876–1960)

When was Aleksandar Belić born?

Aleksandar Belić was born on 2 August 1876 in Belgrade.

When did Aleksandar Belić die?

Aleksandar Belić died on 26 February 1960 in Belgrade.

What was Aleksandar Belić's occupation?

Aleksandar Belić was a philologist, university teacher, linguist and slavist.

What nationality was Aleksandar Belić?

Aleksandar Belić's recorded nationality: Principality of Serbia, Kingdom of Serbia, Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Aleksandar Belić

· Wikidata: Q1289586

· DBpedia: Aleksandar Belić

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