Adolf Tobler

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Adolf Tobler

Communications

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Linguistics

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Adolf Tobler's Degrees

• PhD Linguistics University of Zurich

Why Is Adolf Tobler Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Adolf Tobler was a Swiss-German linguist and philologist. Born in Hirzel in Zürich, Switzerland, he was the brother of linguist Ludwig Tobler . Adolf Tobler died in Berlin, Germany. He studied Romance philology at the universities of Zürich and Bonn, receiving his doctorate in 1857. At Bonn, he was influenced by the teachings of Friedrich Christian Diez and Nicolaus Delius. After graduation, he worked as a schoolteacher at the Solothurn cantonal school, then at the gymnasium in Bern. In 1867, he relocated to the University of Berlin, where from 1871 up until his death, he held the chair of Romance philology. In 1890/91, he served as university rector.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Adolf Tobler?

Adolf Tobler is affiliated with the following schools:

• Humboldt University of Berlin
• University of Bonn
• University of Zurich