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Theodor Goldstucker

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GOLDSTUCKER, THEODOR (182r-1872), German Sanskrit scholar, was born of Jewish parents at Konigsberg on Jan. 18, 1821. From 1847 to 185o he resided at Berlin, but his advanced political views caused the authorities to regard him with suspicion. In the latter year he removed to London, in 1852 he became professor of Sanskrit in University college. He was one of the founders and chief promoters of the Sanskrit Text Society. He died in London on March 6, 1872.