Theodor Benfey
German philologist (1809-1881) · Academics · Died at 72
Theodor Benfey was a German philologist and scholar of Sanskrit. His works, particularly his Sanskrit-English dictionary, formed a major contribution to Sanskrit studies.
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Academics
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Academic
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Deceased
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Lived 1809 to 1881 · aged 72
