William Bathe, S.J., 1564–1614

William Bathe, S.J., 1564–1614

Author: Seán P. Ó Mathúna

Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing

Published: 1986-01-01

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9027279209

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William Bathe, S.J. (1564-1614) was a pioneer in linguistics. The present book deals with Bathe's family background, his life and service as a courtier, diplomat and, finally, Jesuit educator, and, in particular, his contribution to the study of language and his most important publication, Ianua Linguarum (1611).