Jens Jespersen
Danish linguist (1860–1943)
1860 — 1943
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish linguist (1860–1943)
Born
July 16, 1860
Died
1943 (age ~83)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, Esperantist, university teacher
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in RandersDied in Roskilde
1860
Born in Randers (1860-07-16)
1901
AwardKnight of the Order of the Dannebrog
1906
AwardVolney Prize
1910
Awardhonorary doctorate from Columbia University
1920
Positionrector (1920–1921)
1925
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of St Andrews
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Jens Otto Harry Jespersen was a Danish linguist who worked in foreign-language pedagogy, historical phonetics, and other areas, but is best known for his description of the grammar of the English language. Steven Mithen describes him as "one of the greatest language scholars of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries."
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Who is Jens Jespersen?+
Jens Otto Harry Jespersen was a Danish linguist who worked in foreign-language pedagogy, historical phonetics, and other areas, but is best known for his description of the grammar of the English language. Steven Mithen describes him as "one of the greatest language scholars of the nineteenth and tw
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Jespersen born?+
Jens Jespersen was born on July 16, 1860.
When did Jens Jespersen die?+
Jens Jespersen died in 1943, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — July 16, 1860
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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