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August Fick

1833 – 1916

German philologist

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Lived 1833 – 1916 (aged 82). August Fick was a German linguist, university teacher, classical philologist and indo-Europeanist.

Friedrich Conrad August Fick (May 5, 1833, in Petershagen, Germany – March 24, 1916, in Hildesheim or Breslau) was a German philologist.

He spent his life chiefly at Göttingen, where he first studied philology under Theodor Benfey; became a teacher in the Gymnasium, and eventually in 1876 professor of comparative philology at the university; in 1887 accepted a professorship in Breslau, but retired four years later; author of a variety of learned works on philology.

Works "Wörterbuch der indogermanischen Grundsprache, 1868 – His "dictionary of Indo-European parent language" is considered to be the first work of its kind. – Comparative dictionary of the Indo-European languages. "Vorgriechische Ortsnamen als Quelle für die Vorgeschichte Griechenlands verwertet", 1905 – Pre-Greek place names as a source for the history of Greece.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Göttingen
Employers
University of Göttingen, University of Wrocław
Also known as
Friedrich Conrad August Fick, Fick, Friedrich Fick, F. C. August Fick, F. August Fick, F. C. A. Fick
moreAug. Fick, Professor Fick, Prof. Fick, A. Fick

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Frequently asked questions

Who was August Fick?

German philologist (1833–1916)

When was August Fick born?

August Fick was born on 5 May 1833 in Petershagen.

When did August Fick die?

August Fick died on 24 March 1916 in Hildesheim, Wrocław.

What was August Fick's occupation?

August Fick was a linguist, university teacher, classical philologist and indo-Europeanist.

What nationality was August Fick?

August Fick was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: August Fick

· Wikidata: Q72713

· DBpedia: August Fick

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