Description: (Orientalist)
Bedřich Hrozný, also known as Friedrich Hrozny, was a Czech orientalist and linguist acclaimed for his pivotal role in deciphering the ancient Hittite language. By recognizing Hittite as an Indo-European language, he made a groundbreaking contribution to linguistics. Hrozný's groundbreaking work was instrumental in establishing Hittitology as a specialized field of study dedicated to the Hittite civilization and language. His discoveries have had a profound and enduring influence on our comprehension of ancient languages and cultures.