Edward Sapir
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Summary
Edward Sapir was born on January 26, 1884[1], in Lębork[2]. He died on February 4, 1939[3], in New Haven[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], sociolinguist[7], university teacher[8], and ethnologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,589 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Occupation: philosopher[12]
- Field of work: linguistics[13], ethnology[14], volkerpsychologie[15]
- Position held: president of the Linguistic Society of America[16]
- Employer: Yale University[17], University of Chicago[18]
- Educated at: Columbia University[19], Stuyvesant High School[20], DeWitt Clinton High School[21]
- Doctoral advisor: Franz Boas[22]
- Award received: Sterling Professor[23], Person of National Historic Significance[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25], National Academy of Sciences[26], American Philosophical Society[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Doctoral student: Benjamin Lee Whorf[29]
- Commons category: Edward Sapir[30]
- Family name: Sapir (surname)[31]
- Given name: Edward[32]
- Student of: Franz Boas[33], Wilhelm Wundt[34]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[36], Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Yiddish[38], English[39]
- Commons Creator page: Edward Sapir[40]
- Name in native language: Edward Sapir[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Edward Sapir include Sapir-Whorf hypothesis[42], a scientific hypothesis[43].
Why It Matters
Edward Sapir has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Entities named for him include Sapir-Whorf hypothesis[42], a scientific hypothesis[43].
His notable doctoral advisees include Benjamin Lee Whorf[46], an anthropologist[47], 1897–1941[48], of United States[49], specialised in linguistics[50].
FAQs
Where was Edward Sapir born?
Edward Sapir's place of birth was Lębork[2].
Where did Edward Sapir die?
Edward Sapir passed away in New Haven[4].
What did Edward Sapir do for work?
Edward Sapir worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], sociolinguist[7], university teacher[8], and ethnologist[9].
Where did Edward Sapir go to school?
Edward Sapir was educated at Columbia University[19], Stuyvesant High School[20], and DeWitt Clinton High School[21].
What awards did Edward Sapir receive?
Honors received include Sterling Professor[23] and Person of National Historic Significance[24].