Herman Karl Haeberlin
American-born German anthropologist
About Herman Karl Haeberlin
Lived 1890 – 1918 (aged 27). Herman Karl Haeberlin was a German anthropologist, linguist and ethnologist.
Herman Karl Haeberlin (11 September 1890, in Akron, Ohio – 12 February 1918) was a German-American anthropologist and linguist, who, before his death at 26, was considered to be one of the most brilliant students of Franz Boas. His work mainly focused on the Coast Salish people and Coast Salish languages, in particular Lushootseed, Coeur d'Alène and Nuxalk.
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Who was Herman Karl Haeberlin?
American-born German anthropologist (1890-1918)
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Herman Karl Haeberlin was born on 11 September 1890 in Akron.
When did Herman Karl Haeberlin die?
Herman Karl Haeberlin died on 12 February 1918.
What was Herman Karl Haeberlin's occupation?
Herman Karl Haeberlin was an anthropologist, linguist and ethnologist.
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Herman Karl Haeberlin was German.
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