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May 12, 1843
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December 27, 1922
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Thomas Rhys Davids (1843-1922) was an Orientalist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. He was born on May 12, 1843, in Colchester, and passed away on December 27, 1922, in Chipstead, Surrey. As an expert on languages and cultures of the Indian subcontinent, he made significant contributions to the field. Rhys Davids founded the Pali Text Society, which played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating ancient Buddhist texts.
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