Jens Andreas Friis

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Why Is Jens Andreas Friis Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Jens Andreas Friis was a Norwegian philologist, lexicographer and author. He was a university professor and a prominent linguist in the languages spoken by the Sami people. He is widely recognized as the founder of the studies of the Sami languages. Today he is also commonly associated with his novel Lajla: A New Tale of Finmark, which became the basis for Laila, a 1929 silent film.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Jens Andreas Friis?

Jens Andreas Friis is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Oslo
• University of Copenhagen

What Are Jens Andreas Friis's Academic Contributions?

Jens Andreas Friis has made the following academic contributions:

• Lajla