James Evans
Canadian linguist (1801-1846) · Canada · On the map · Academics · Died at 45
James Evans was an English-Canadian Wesleyan Methodist missionary and amateur linguist. He is known for creating the syllabic writing system for Ojibwe and Cree, which was later adapted to other languages such as Inuktitut.
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Country
Canada
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1801 to 1846 · aged 45
