John Okell
British linguist (1934–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John William Alan Okell OBE (/oʊˈkɛl/; 1934 – 3 August 2020) was a British linguist notable for his expertise in the field of Burma studies.
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John Okell | |
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Born | 1934 (1934) Brighton, England |
Died | (aged 86) |
Nationality | British |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | University of Oxford (B.A., M.A.) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Linguist |
Institutions | SOAS (1959–1999) |
Main interests | Burma studies |
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