Edgar de Wahl
Estonian teacher and linguist (1867–1948)
1867 — 1948
Quick Facts
Profession
Estonian teacher and linguist (1867–1948)
Born
August 11, 1867
Died
1948 (age ~81)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
teacher, politician, Esperantist
Russian EmpireBorn in OlviopolDied in Tallinn
1867
Born in Olviopol (1867-08-11)
1948
Died in Tallinn
About
Edgar von Wahl was a Baltic German mathematics and physics teacher who lived in Tallinn, Estonia. He also used the pseudonym Julian Prorók, and is best known as the creator of Interlingue, an international auxiliary language that was known as Occidental throughout his life.
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Who is Edgar de Wahl?+
Edgar von Wahl was a Baltic German mathematics and physics teacher who lived in Tallinn, Estonia. He also used the pseudonym Julian Prorók, and is best known as the creator of Interlingue, an international auxiliary language that was known as Occidental throughout his life.
What does the name Edgar mean?+
The name Edgar means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edgar de Wahl born?+
Edgar de Wahl was born on August 11, 1867.
When did Edgar de Wahl die?+
Edgar de Wahl died in 1948, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.
The name Edgar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: From Ēadgār, the name of early English kings, from rich + spear. Compare Auðgeir. Hairstyle named after Major League Baseball player Edgar Martínez.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edgar — August 11, 1867
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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