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Graves Haughton
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| Born | 1788  |
| Died | 28 August 1849 (aged 60–61) |
| Occupation | Orientalist |
Sir Graves Chamney Haughton (born 1788 – died 1849) was a British expert in languages from the East. These languages are often called "Oriental languages." He was a very smart scholar who taught and wrote many books to help others learn these languages.
Life and Work
Early Life and Studies
Graves Haughton was born in 1788. His father was a doctor. Graves went to school in England. In 1808, he traveled to India. He joined the East India Company as a young military officer in Bengal.
While in India, Graves became very good at the Hindustani language. He then went to Fort William College in Calcutta. This college was a place where British officers learned Indian languages and cultures. He studied hard and won many awards there.
He studied so much that he became unwell. Because of his poor health, he had to return home to England in 1815.
Teaching and Research
Two years later, in 1817, Graves Haughton became an assistant professor. He worked at the East India College in Haileybury. From 1819 to 1827, he was a full professor. He taught Sanskrit and Bengali.
During this time, he wrote many helpful books. These books were used to teach Bengali. In 1819, the University of Oxford gave him an honorary Master of Arts degree. This was a special award for his achievements.
In 1821, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very important group for scientists and scholars. He was also a member of other smart groups in Europe and India. He even helped start the Royal Asiatic Society.
In 1833, he was given a special honor. He was made a knight of the Royal Guelphic Order. This meant he could use "Sir" before his name.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1832, Graves Haughton wanted to become the first Boden Professor of Sanskrit. This was a new and important teaching job at Oxford University. Many famous scholars supported him. However, he decided to step down from the competition. He let another scholar, Horace Hayman Wilson, take the position. Many people at Oxford admired his decision.
He wrote articles on many different topics. These included how Sanskrit grammar works. He also wrote about the causes of cholera. Cholera is a serious illness. He also explored how ideas of cause and effect are seen in Hindu and European thinking.
Graves Haughton died on August 28, 1849. He passed away from cholera in Saint-Cloud, a town near Paris. He had been living there towards the end of his life. He left his property to his two daughters.
