Richard H. Geoghegan
Richard H. Geoghegan | |
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Geoghegan, c. 1895 | |
| Born | 8 January 1866 |
| Died | 27 October 1943 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Court stenographer |
| Known for | Accomplished linguist; first Esperantist from the English-speaking world |
Richard Henry Geoghegan (/ˈɡeɪɡən/ GAY-gən; 8 January 1866 – 27 October 1943) was an Anglo-American philologist and the first known Esperantist from the English-speaking world. As a young man, he emigrated to the United States, first living in Washington state and then in the Alaska Territory.