David Snellgrove
British Tibetologist (1920-2016)
David Llewellyn Snellgrove (29 June 1920 – 25 March 2016) was a British Tibetologist. He was known for his pioneering work on Buddhism in Tibet as well as his many travelogues. He was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
David Snellgrove | |
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![]() Snellgrove in London, May 2011 | |
Born | David Llewellyn Snellgrove 29 June 1920 |
Died | 25 March 2016 England, United Kingdom | (aged 95)
Citizenship | United Kingdom |
Known for | Study of Tibet |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Tibetology |
Institutions | School of Oriental and African Studies |
Website | www |
In 1950, after having finishing his studies at Cambridge, he was invited to teach a course in elementary Tibetan at the School of Oriental and African Studies University of London.[1] He was Professor of Tibetan at SOAS until his retirement in 1982.
References
change- ↑ "Tibetan Studies at SOAS". Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2010.