James Evans (linguist)
(1801-1846)
Canadian linguist
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James Evans (January 18, 1801 – November 23, 1846) was an English-Canadian Methodist missionary and amateur linguist. He is best remembered for his creation of the "syllabic" writing system for Ojibwe and Cree, which was later adapted to other languages such as Inuktitut.
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18 January 1801 Kingston-upon-Hull, England
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23 November 1846 (aged 45) London, England
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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