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Erich Berneker

1874 – 1937

German linguist, slavist and baltologist

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Lived 1874 – 1937 (aged 63). Erich Berneker was a German philologist, linguist, university teacher and slavist.

Erich Berneker (3 February 1874 – 15 March 1937) was a German linguist, Slavicist and Balticist. He was part of the Neogrammarian school.

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Employers
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University of Wrocław

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Erich Berneker?

German linguist, slavist and baltologist (1874–1937)

When was Erich Berneker born?

Erich Berneker was born on 3 February 1874 in Königsberg.

When did Erich Berneker die?

Erich Berneker died on 20 March 1937 in Munich.

What was Erich Berneker's occupation?

Erich Berneker was a philologist, linguist, university teacher and slavist.

What nationality was Erich Berneker?

Erich Berneker was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Erich Berneker

· Wikidata: Q1351949

· DBpedia: Erich Berneker

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