Anders Johan Sjögren
Anders Johan Sjögren (also spelled Andreas Johan Sjögren, in Russian also known as Andrei Mikhailovich Shëgren, Андре́й Миха́йлович Шёгрен; May 8, 1794 in Iitti, Finland – January 18, 1855 in St. Petersburg, Russia) was a Finnish linguist, ethnographer, historian and explorer. He is known especially for his work with various Finno-Ugric languages such as Veps. Sjögren is considered the creator of the Ossetian Cyrillic alphabet, which is still used today with some modifications.
Anders Sjögren | |
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| Born | Andreas Johan Sjögren 8 May 1794 Iitti, Nylands Province, Swedish Finland |
| Died | 18 January 1855 (aged 60) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Known for | Researcher of Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic languages |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Royal Academy of Åbo |
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