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James D. McCawley

1938 – 1999

Scottish-American linguist

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Lived 1938 – 1999 (aged 61). James D. McCawley was an American linguist and university teacher.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Chicago, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Münster
Positions held
President of the Linguistic Society of America
Employers
University of Chicago
Also known as
James David McCawley

Family & relationships

Spouse
Noriko M. Akatsuka

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped James D. McCawley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was James D. McCawley?

Scottish-American linguist

When was James D. McCawley born?

James D. McCawley was born on 30 March 1938 in Glasgow.

When did James D. McCawley die?

James D. McCawley died on 10 April 1999 in Chicago.

What was James D. McCawley's occupation?

James D. McCawley was a linguist and university teacher.

What nationality was James D. McCawley?

James D. McCawley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James D. McCawley

· Wikidata: Q720444

· DBpedia: James D. McCawley

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