Eugen Hultsch
German indologist, epigraphist and philologist
About Eugen Hultsch
Lived 1857 – 1927 (aged 69). Eugen Hultsch was a German indologist, philologist, university teacher, anthropologist, archaeologist and epigrapher.
Eugen Julius Theodor Hultzsch (29 March 1857 – 16 January 1927) was a German indologist and epigraphist who is known for his work in deciphering the inscriptions of Ashoka.
Early life and education Born in Dresden on 29 March 1857, Hultzsch studied at the Dresden College of the Sacred Cross and the University of Lipsia, where he studied Oriental languages. On completion of his graduation, Hultzsch moved to Vienna, where his passion for Sanskrit began.
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Who was Eugen Hultsch?
German indologist, epigraphist and philologist (1857–1927)
When was Eugen Hultsch born?
Eugen Hultsch was born on 29 March 1857 in Dresden.
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Eugen Hultsch died on 16 January 1927 in Halle (Saale).
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Eugen Hultsch was an indologist, philologist, university teacher, anthropologist, archaeologist and epigrapher.
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Eugen Hultsch was German.
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