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William Stokoe

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Gender Male
Death23 years ago
Date of birth July 21,1919
Zodiac sign Cancer
Born Lancaster
New Hampshire
United States
Date of died April 4,2000
DiedChevy Chase Manor
Chevy Chase
Maryland
United States
Field English Language
Known for language
American Sign Language
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Education Cornell University
Thesi Sir Launfal
Richard Coeur de Lion
Sir Degaré
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William Clarence Stokoe Jr. was an American linguist and a long-time professor at Gallaudet University. His research on American Sign Language revolutionized the understanding of ASL in the United States and sign languages throughout the world.

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