James Stuart
Stuart, James (1868–1942), magistrate and historian in South Africa
About James Stuart
Lived 1868 – 1942 (aged 73–74). James Stuart was a linguist.
James Stuart (1868–1942) was a civil servant of the Colony of Natal and Zulu linguist; also a collector of Zulu oral tradition. He compiled five school readers containing Zulu poetry and narrative.
Webb's notes were posthumously edited and published by Colin Webb (historian) and John Wright.
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Who was James Stuart?
Stuart, James (1868–1942), magistrate and historian in South Africa
When was James Stuart born?
James Stuart was born in 1868 in Pietermaritzburg.
When did James Stuart die?
James Stuart died in 1942 in London.
What was James Stuart's occupation?
James Stuart was a linguist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Stuart (linguist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Stuart. https://biography.guide/james-stuart-linguist/
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