Peter Stephen Du Ponceau
Philosopher, Author
1760 – 1844
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Who was Peter Stephen Du Ponceau?
Peter Stephen Du Ponceau or DuPonceau, born Pierre-Étienne Du Ponceau, was a French linguist, philosopher, and jurist. After immigrating to the colonies in 1777, he served in the American Revolutionary War. Afterward, he settled in Philadelphia, where he lived the remainder of his years. He contributed significantly to work on indigenous languages of the Americas, as well as advancing understanding of Chinese writing.
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- Born
- Jun 3, 1760
Saint-Martin-de-Ré - Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Died
- Apr 1, 1844
Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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