Ferdinand Berthier
Ferdinand Berthier (French: [fɛʁdinɑ̃ bɛʁtje]; 30 September 1803 – 12 July 1886) was a French deaf educator, intellectual and political organiser in nineteenth-century France. He was one of the earliest champions of deaf identity and culture.
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| Born | September 30, 1803 Louhans, Saône-et-Loire, France |
| Died | July 12, 1886 (aged 82) Paris, France |
| Education | Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris |
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| Known for | Deaf rights movement |
| Honours | Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur |
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