About
British linguist known for his contributions to the field of linguistics at institutions such as University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, and Indiana University. He was an expert in the Russian language and a founder of the Journal of Linguistics publication. In 1977, he published a two-volume book titled Semantics.
Before Fame
He attended St Ann's RC School in Stretford and went on to study at St Bede's College in Manchester. Afterward, he attended Christ's College in Cambridge where he earned degrees in Classics and Education.
Trivia
He served in the British Navy for two years. He created the Bongo-Bongo constructed language as a tool for his students.
Family Life
He and his wife Danielle had two daughters named Caroline and Kathleen.
Associated With
Other famous linguists include Christian Rathmann and Michel Breal.
