| Names |
BHADRIRAJU
KRISHNAMURTI |
| Date of
Birth |
June 19, 1928 -
Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India. |
| Date of
Death |
August 11, 2012 |
|
Profession / Traits / Activities |
Indian Linguist and
Dravidianist |
| Works |
His magnum opus The
Dravidian Languages is considered a landmark volume in
the study of Dravidian linguistics. |
| Developments / Events |
- One of the most respected Indian linguists of his
generation.
- First of the two Indian scholars to
become a fellow of the prestigious Royal Society of
Edinburgh (2004), and only second Indian
after S. K. Chatterji to receive an honorary membership from
the Linguistic Society of America.
- Former Vice Chancellor of Hyderabad
Central University from 1986 to 1993.
- He founded the Department of Linguistics
at Osmania University.
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