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“The Sanskrit language, whatever be its antiquity is of wonderful structure, more perfect than the Greek, more copious than the Latin and more exquisitely refined than either.”

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William Jones
William Jones

William Jones, born on September 28, 1746 and died on April 27, 1794, was an outstanding philologist. He made significant contributions to the field of comparative linguistics, particularly in the study of the Indo-European languages. Jones is known for his research on Sanskrit and his interest in Indian culture, which had a profound impact on subsequent Oriental studies. more

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