Robert Elsie
Canadian/German linguist and Albanologist (1950–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Elsie (June 29, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was a Canadian-born German scholar who specialized in Albanian literature and folklore.
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Robert Elsie | |
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Born | (1950-06-29)June 29, 1950 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Died | October 2, 2017(2017-10-02) (aged 67) Bonn, Germany |
Resting place | Theth, Albania |
Awards | Albanian Medal of Gratitude |
Academic work | |
Main interests | Albanian history, culture |
Notable works | Albanian Literature : A Short History The Highland Lute (Lahuta e Malcís): The Albanian National Epic. |
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Elsie was a writer, translator, interpreter, and specialist in Albanian studies,[1] being the author of numerous books and articles that focused on various aspects of Albanian culture and affairs.