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William Dwight Whitney

American orientalist, linguist and lexicographer (1827–1894).

Born February 9th, 1827 in Northampton.

Died June 7th, 1894 at 67 years old in New Haven.

Occupations
lexicographer, librarian, linguist, translator, university teacher, writer

Cherish all your happy moments; they make a fine cushion for old age. Booth Tarkington