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Henry H. Carter

1905 – 2001

American linguist

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About Henry H. Carter

Lived 1905 – 2001 (aged 95–96). Henry H. Carter was a Spanish linguist and writer.

Henry Hare Carter (28 June 1905 – 2001) was an American linguistics professor, commander in the US Naval Reserve, and translator.

Among his teaching specialties were Spanish literature; the history of the Spanish language; and Spanish poetry, drama, and prose. He spoke seven languages.

During his student days, he would often travel and study abroad during the summers in Europe with foreign studies, and Cancioneiro da Ajuda: A Diplomatic Edition (1941). Cancioneiro da Ajuda: A Diplomatic Edition; New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1941 (Dewey: 869.1). Contos e anedotas brasileiros; A Graded Portuguese Reader, Boston: D. C. Heath and Co., 1942. The Portuguese book of Joseph of Arimathea—Paleographical edition with Introduction, Linguistic study, Notes, Plates & Glossary, (editor), North Carolina; Chapel Hill-University of North Carolina, 1967. Cuentos de España hoy (compiled by); Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1974.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2001
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Pennsylvania
Employers
Northwestern University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, DePaul University
Awards
Legion of Honour
Also known as
Henry Hare Carter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry H. Carter?

American linguist

When was Henry H. Carter born?

Henry H. Carter was born on 28 June 1905.

When did Henry H. Carter die?

Henry H. Carter died in 2001.

What was Henry H. Carter's occupation?

Henry H. Carter was a linguist and writer.

What nationality was Henry H. Carter?

Henry H. Carter was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry H. Carter

· Wikidata: Q9294478

· DBpedia: Henry H. Carter (linguist)

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