About Paul Platero
Lived 1942 – 2020 (aged 78). Paul Platero was an American linguist.
Paul Platero (October 5, 1942 – November 16, 2020) was a Navajo linguist. He was born into the Water’s Edge Clan for the Two Who Came To the Water Clan. He was a student of the late MIT linguistics professor Ken Hale. Platero earned his Ph.D. in linguistics from MIT, with a dissertation on the relative clause in Navajo.
He published articles about the syntax and grammar of Navajo, and co-edited an overview of the Athabaskan languages. and also participated in language revitalization efforts to promote the use of Navajo among Navajo youth.
Selected works
2000 The Athabaskan Languages
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Platero?
American linguist
When was Paul Platero born?
Paul Platero was born on 5 October 1942 in Borrego Pass.
When did Paul Platero die?
Paul Platero died on 16 November 2020 in To'Hajiilee Navajo Chapter.
What was Paul Platero's occupation?
Paul Platero was a linguist.
What nationality was Paul Platero?
Paul Platero was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Platero. https://biography.guide/paul-platero/
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