William Stokoe Scientist

William C. Stokoe, Jr. (/ˈstoʊkiː/ STOH-kee; July 21, 1919 in New Hampshire – April 4, 2000 in Chevy Chase, Maryland) was a professor and pioneer researcher in American Sign Language (ASL) who taught at Gallaudet University. His studies of ASL on linguistic principles revolutionized the understanding of ASL in the United States and sign languages throughout the world and had a profound impact on deaf culture.

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Birth dateJuly 21, 1919
Date of deathApril 04, 2000
Education
Cornell University
Known for
Stokoe notation

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