Global InformationJules Meysmans information
Jules Meysmans | |
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| Born | 14 May 1870 Jodoigne, Belgium |
| Died | 1943 (aged 72–73) |
| Occupation(s) | Stenographist, linguist |
| Known for | Creator of the word interlinguistics |
Jules Meysmans (14 May 1870 – 1943) was a Belgian stenographer and linguist, best known for coining the term interlinguistics. Meysmans invented his own shorthand system, one of several adaptations he made of existing systems. The founder of an institute for stenography, he was active in the international auxiliary language movement, supporting various projects throughout his life, including Volapük, Esperanto, Idiom Neutral, and Occidental.