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Julius Zupitza
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| Born | 4 January 1844 Kerpen, Upper Silesia
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| Died | 6 July 1895 (aged 51) Berlin, Germany
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| Doctoral students | Arthur Napier |
Julius Zupitza (born January 4, 1844, died July 6, 1895) was a German expert in languages. He is known as one of the people who helped start the study of English philology in Germany. Philology is the study of language in historical sources.
Early Life and Education
Julius Zupitza was born in Kerpen, a place in what is now Poland. His father was Andreas Zupitza, a military major. Julius went to a special high school called a Gymnasium in Oppeln (now Opole).
Academic Journey
Zupitza studied many different languages and their histories. He focused on classical languages like Latin and Greek. He also studied Germanic and Romance languages. He even learned Sanskrit, an ancient language from India.
He studied at the University of Breslau and the University of Berlin. He worked with many important teachers there. In 1865, he earned his first university degree, called a doctorate, in Berlin. A few years later, in 1869, he earned another important degree in Breslau. This degree allowed him to teach at universities.
After a short time teaching in Vienna, Zupitza became a professor in Berlin. He was the very first professor to lead the English philology department at the important University of Berlin. He stayed in this job until he passed away in 1895. In 1893, he received an honorary degree from the famous University of Cambridge in England.
Key Works and Publications
Julius Zupitza edited and published many important old texts. This helped other scholars study the history of languages. Here are some of his notable works:
- Einführung in das Studium des mittelhochdeutschen (1868): This book was an introduction to studying Middle High German. It was for anyone who wanted to learn it on their own.
- Zur Literaturgeschichte des Guy von Warwick (1873): This work looked at the history of the story of Guy of Warwick.
- Ed., The Romance of Guy of Warwick (1875–1876): He edited a version of the popular story of Guy of Warwick from the 15th century.
- Ed., General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales (1882): He edited the famous introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.
- Ed., Beowulf. Autotypes of the unique Cotton MS. Vitellius A XV in the British Museum (1882): He created copies of the only existing manuscript of the ancient poem Beowulf. This helped many people study it.
- Ed., Cynewulfs Elene mit einem Glossar (1877): He edited the poem Elene by Cynewulf, adding a glossary (a list of words and their meanings).
- Ed., Ælfrics Grammatik und Glossar (1880): He edited a grammar book and glossary by Ælfric, an important Old English writer.
See also
- Deutsche Shakespeare-Gesellschaft
- Johannes Hoops
- Hugo Gering
