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Michael Brody

b. 1954

Hungarian linguist

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About Michael Brody

Born 1954. Michael Brody is a Hungarian linguist.

Michael Brody (born 1954) is a Hungarian linguist, and Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at University College London.

He was educated at Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest (1972-4), Université René Descartes (Sorbonne) (1974-5), University College London (1975–80) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1980–82). In addition to his position at UCL, he has also been a Senior Fellow at Collegium Budapest. He is known for creating the Mirror Theory, which proposes a specific interface between syntax and morphology.

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Paris Descartes University

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People whose lives overlapped Michael Brody's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Brody?

Hungarian linguist (1954–)

When was Michael Brody born?

Michael Brody was born on 29 March 1954 in Budapest.

What is Michael Brody's occupation?

Michael Brody is a linguist.

What nationality is Michael Brody?

Michael Brody is Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michael Brody

· Wikidata: Q6828846

· DBpedia: Michael Brody

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