Karl Hoffmann (linguist)

Karl Hoffmann
Karl Hoffmann (date unknown).
Born(1915-02-26)26 February 1915
Died21 May 1996(1996-05-21) (aged 81)
Academic background
EducationUniversity of Munich
ThesisDie altindoarischen Wörter mit -ṇḍ- besonders im Ṛgveda (1941)
Academic work
DisciplineLinguistics
Sub-disciplineIndo-European and Indo-Iranian studies
Institutions
Doctoral studentsJohanna Narten

Karl Hoffmann (26 February 1915 21 May 1996) was a German linguist who specialized in Indo-European and Indo-Iranian studies. He is most recognized for his achievements in his studies of Vedic Sanskrit, Avestan and Old Persian languages.