Ludvig Wimmer
Danish linguist and runologist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ludvig Frands Adalbert Wimmer (7 February 1839, Ringkøbing – 29 April 1920, Copenhagen) was a Danish linguist and runologist.[1] He was the first modern runic scholar, publishing his work Runeskriftens oprindelse og udvikling i Norden in 1874. He proved that all runic alphabets went back to one basic futhark of 24 signs, which was known and used by all the Germanic tribes.
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Born | 7 February 1839 Ringkøbing |
Died | 29 April 1920 (aged 81) Copenhagen |
Resting place | Bispebjerg Cemetery |
Occupation | Linguist, philologist |
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Position held | rector (1894–1895) |
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