Alexander Mervart

Russian indologist, ethnographer, linguist and the first Russian dravidologist (1884–1932)
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Summary

Alexander Mervart was born in 1884[1] in Mannheim[2]. He died on May 23, 1932[3], in Ukhta[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], ethnographer[7], ethnologist[8], and Indologist[9].

Key Facts

  • Date of death: 1932[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Empire[11], Russian Empire[12], Soviet Union[13]
  • Occupation: historian[14], teacher[15]
  • Employer: Kunstkamera[16]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[19]
  • Given name: Aleksandr[20]
  • Described by source: Men and destiny. Orientalists - victims of political terror during the Soviet period[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[22]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Mervart born?

Alexander Mervart's place of birth was Mannheim[2].

Where did Alexander Mervart die?

Alexander Mervart died in Ukhta[4].

What did Alexander Mervart do for work?

Alexander Mervart worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], ethnographer[7], ethnologist[8], and Indologist[9].

Where did Alexander Mervart go to school?

Alexander Mervart was educated at Heidelberg University[17].

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  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Men and destiny. Orientalists - victims of political terror during the Soviet period. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . Men and destiny. Orientalists - victims of political terror during the Soviet period. wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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