Franz Bopp
German linguist (1791-1861)
1791 — 1867
Quick Facts
Profession
German linguist (1791-1861)
Born
September 14, 1791
Died
1867 (age ~76)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
pedagogue, university teacher, historical linguist
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in MainzDied in Berlin
1791
Born in Mainz (1791-09-14)
1865
AwardBavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art
1866
AwardVolney Prize
1867
Died in Berlin
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Franz Bopp was a German linguist known for extensive and pioneering comparative work on Indo-European languages.
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Who is Franz Bopp?+
Franz Bopp was a German linguist known for extensive and pioneering comparative work on Indo-European languages.
What does the name Franz mean?+
The name Franz means "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is of German origin.
When was Franz Bopp born?+
Franz Bopp was born on September 14, 1791.
When did Franz Bopp die?+
Franz Bopp died in 1867, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.
The name Franz is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin, rare in English.. Etymology: From Franz. Francis.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Franz — September 14, 1791
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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— a night owl
Respect.
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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