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Johannes Jährig

1747 – 1795

German linguist

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Lived 1747 – 1795 (aged 48). Johannes Jährig was a German linguist, ethnologist and mongolist.

Johannes Jährig (17 March 1747 in Herrnhaag – 26 June 1795 in Saint Petersburg) was a German Mongolist and translator of Tibetan and Mongolian texts.

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Who was Johannes Jährig?

German linguist

When was Johannes Jährig born?

Johannes Jährig was born on 17 March 1747 in Herrnhaag.

When did Johannes Jährig die?

Johannes Jährig died on 15 June 1795 in Saint Petersburg.

What was Johannes Jährig's occupation?

Johannes Jährig was a linguist, ethnologist and mongolist.

What nationality was Johannes Jährig?

Johannes Jährig was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johannes Jährig

· Wikidata: Q96477

· DBpedia: Johannes Jährig

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