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John B. Haviland

b. 1950

Anthropological linguist

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About John B. Haviland

Born 1950. John B. Haviland is a mayanist, linguist, anthropologist and university teacher.

John Beard Haviland is an anthropological linguist, or linguistic anthropologist, from the United States. Some of his major research has been with speakers of Tzotzil (Mayan) Chiapas, Mexico, and with Paman languages of Cape York Peninsula in the Commonwealth of Australia. He is a professor at the University of California, San Diego, and previously was one at Reed College. He has an AB and PhD from Harvard University.

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Important facts

Born
1950
Birth century
Occupation
Mayanist, linguist, anthropologist, university teacher
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
John Haviland, John Beard Haviland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John B. Haviland?

Anthropological linguist

When was John B. Haviland born?

John B. Haviland was born in 1950.

What is John B. Haviland's occupation?

John B. Haviland is a mayanist, linguist, anthropologist and university teacher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John B. Haviland

· Wikidata: Q93462066

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