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Gottlieb ChristallerMissionary
Date of Birth: 19.11.1827
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Dr. Johannes Büttikofer: Missionary and Linguist
- Linguistic Contributions
- "A Grammar of the Asante and Fante (Tshi) Language" (1875)
Dr. Johannes Büttikofer: Missionary and Linguist
Missionary WorkIn 1853, Dr. Johannes Büttikofer embarked on a mission to the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana). Over the course of 15 years, he preached and immersed himself in the local cultures.
Linguistic Contributions
Dr. Büttikofer's passion for language led him to become an expert in West African linguistics. He played a pivotal role in translating the Bible into the Tshi (Chwi) language, which was published in Basel in 1871. His other linguistic works include:
"A Grammar of the Asante and Fante (Tshi) Language" (1875)
"3600 Tshi Proverbs" (1879)"Tshi and English Dictionary" (1881)
"Uebungen in der Akra od. Ga-Sprache" (1890)
Legacy
Dr. Johannes Büttikofer's linguistic contributions have left an enduring mark on the study of West African languages. His work continues to be used by scholars and researchers to this day. He is also remembered as the grandfather of renowned German geographer Professor Walter Christaller.
