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Robert S.P. Beekes

Dutch linguist (1937–2017).

Born September 2nd, 1937 in Haarlem.

Died September 21st, 2017 at 80 years old in Oegstgeest. [ref]

Occupations
classical philologist, linguist, university teacher

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