Belmar, Francisco, 1859?-

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Francisco Belmar was a Mexican linguist.

From the description of Writings on Mexican languages, 1895-1902. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122540704

From the guide to the Writings on Mexican languages, 1895-1902, 1895-1902, (American Philosophical Society)

Mexican jurist, indigenist, and linguist.

Born in Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, Belmar held various positions in teaching, government, and the courts, and was also head of the state library in Oaxaca. A founder of the Sociedad Indianista, he authored many studies of indigenous languages, such as Mazateca, Chontal, Huave, and Trique.

From the description of Letters : Oaxaca, to James C. Pilling, Washington [D.C.], 1891 Nov. 15. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 32685783

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Birth 1859-10-04

Death 1926

Male

Mexicans

English,

Spanish; Castilian,

Zapotec,

Central American Indian languages

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