Adolf Friedrich Aken German philologist and educator of the 19th century Date of Birth: 24.09.1815 Country: Germany

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1. Adolph Friedrich Acken: German Philologist and Educator
2. Teaching Career
3. Contributions to Greek Linguistics

Adolph Friedrich Acken: German Philologist and Educator

Early Life and Education

Adolph Friedrich Acken, a German philologist and educator, was born in the 19th century. He received his initial education at the Johanneum in Lüneburg. From 1835 to 1839, he pursued his studies at the University of Göttingen. Among his distinguished teachers were the renowned philologist Jacob Grimm and historian Karl Otfried Müller.

Teaching Career

In 1844, Acken commenced his teaching career as an assistant teacher in Lüneburg, holding the position for two years. Subsequently, he was appointed teacher in Güstrow in 1846, eventually rising to the rank of senior teacher.

Contributions to Greek Linguistics

Acken's scholarly work primarily focused on the study of verb forms in ancient Greek. He made valuable contributions to the field, publishing a significant school textbook on ancient Greek grammar, titled "Griechische Schulgrammatik," which was published in Berlin in 1868. This work became a valuable resource for students and educators alike.

Philology

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