Albert Samuel Gatschet facts for kids
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Albert Samuel Gatschet
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| Born | October 3, 1832 Beatenberg, Switzerland
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| Died | March 16, 1907 (aged 74) Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Known for | Work on Native American languages |
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| Institutions | Bureau of American Ethnology |
Albert Samuel Gatschet (born October 3, 1832, died March 16, 1907) was a Swiss-American scientist. He was an ethnologist and a linguist. This means he studied different cultures and their languages.
Gatschet went to universities in Bern and Berlin to learn about languages. Later, he moved to the United States. He wanted to study the many languages spoken by Native American people. He was one of the first people to do this important work.
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Who Was Albert Gatschet?
Albert Gatschet was born in Beatenberg, Switzerland. He spent his life learning about people and their words. His work helped us understand more about different cultures.
His Work in the United States
In 1877, Gatschet started working for the U.S. Geological Survey. He worked as an ethnologist. Two years later, in 1879, he joined the Bureau of American Ethnology. This group was part of the famous Smithsonian Institution.
In 1884, he became a member of the American Philosophical Society. This is a group of smart people who discuss science and learning.
Studying Native American Cultures
Gatschet wrote about the Karankawa people, who lived in Texas. He also did a great study of the Klamath people. They lived in what is now Oregon. He published this study in 1890.
In 1902, Gatschet was chosen to join the American Antiquarian Society. This society studies ancient and historical peoples. His work helped preserve knowledge about many Native American languages and cultures.
See also
In Spanish: Albert Samuel Gatschet para niños
