Vilgelm Tomsen
Vilgelm Tomsen was a Danish scholar and linguist known for his pivotal work in the field of Turkic studies. Born in the 19th century, he gained recognition for deciphering the Orkhon inscriptions, ancient Turkic texts that provided invaluable insights into the history and culture of Turkic peoples. His announcement on December 15, 1893, regarding the reading of these inscriptions marked a significant milestone in the study of Turkic languages and scripts, laying the foundation for further research and appreciation of the linguistic heritage of Turkic nations.
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Vilgelm Tomsen is known for successfully reading the Orkhon inscriptions, one of the oldest written sources known to us.
Dunyoda ilk bor Butunjahon turkiy tillar kuni nishonlanmoqda – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-12-15Vilgelm Tomsen is noted for reading the Orkhon inscriptions on December 15, 1893.
5-noyabr kuni e’lon qilingan eng muhim yangiliklar dayjesti – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-11-05
Vilgelm Tomsen is noted for reading the Orkhon inscriptions alphabet on December 15, 1893.
YUNESKO 15-dekabrni Butunjahon turkiy tillar kuni deb e’lon qildi – GazetaUzbekistan· 2025-11-05