Stanisław Schayer
Polish Indologist, linguist and philosopher
About Stanisław Schayer
Lived 1899 – 1941 (aged 42). Stanisław Schayer was a Polish linguist, philosopher and indologist.
Stanislaw Schayer (May 8, 1899, in Sędziszów, Poland – December 1, 1941, in Otwock, Poland) was a linguist, Indologist, philosopher, professor at the University of Warsaw. In 1922, he founded, and was the first director, of the Institute of Oriental Studies at the University of Warsaw. He was a member of the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Warsaw Scientific Society.
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Who was Stanisław Schayer?
Polish Indologist, linguist and philosopher
When was Stanisław Schayer born?
Stanisław Schayer was born on 8 May 1899 in Sędziszów.
When did Stanisław Schayer die?
Stanisław Schayer died on 1 December 1941 in Otwock.
What was Stanisław Schayer's occupation?
Stanisław Schayer was a linguist, philosopher and indologist.
What nationality was Stanisław Schayer?
Stanisław Schayer was Polish.
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