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Rasmus Christian Rask

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Rasmus Christian Rask was a prominent Danish philologist and linguist known for his contributions to the field of comparative linguistics and the study of ancient languages. He was instrumental in establishing the foundation of modern linguistics and is well-known for his work on Old Norse and Indo-European languages.

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Sense 1: Noun - Person

Rasmus Christian Rask was born on November 22, 1787, in Denmark.

Many linguists consider Rasmus Christian Rask to be one of the most influential figures in the history of linguistics.

Sense 2: Noun - Linguistics

Rasmus Christian Rask's groundbreaking work revolutionized the study of ancient languages.

The theories proposed by Rasmus Christian Rask laid the foundation for comparative linguistics.

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