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George Abraham Grierson

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Date of birth January 7,1851
Zodiac sign Capricorn
Born Glenageary
Ireland
Date of died March 9,1941
DiedCamberley
United Kingdom
Known forLinguistic Survey of India
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Date of Upd.
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About George Abraham Grierson


Sir George Abraham Grierson OM KCIE was an Irish administrator and linguist in British India. He worked in the Indian Civil Services but an interest in philology and linguistics led him to pursue studies in the languages and folklore of India during his postings in Bengal and Bihar.

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