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Thomas Jefferson and probably John Adams and John Quincy Adams. ( I am not sure about the Greek.) Garfield and Polk knew Greek, Latin and English, but I do not know about their French.
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What president of the US was a Latin and Greek professor?
Jefferson, Madison, Polk and Garfield could read classical Greek and Latin. John Adams and John Quincy Adams both knew Latin and probably some Greek.
What language did Catherine of aragon speak?
Aragonese, now more usually called Catalan. She probably also spoke French, Spanish and Latin.... as well as English after marrying Henry VIII of England.
Which president was ambidextours?
no, President James Garfield was the first President to be ambidextrous. It was said that one could ask him a question in English and he could simultaneously write the answer in Latin with one hand, and Ancient Greek with the other. Yahoo Search James Garfield.
Which of the following languages would NOT be used in vernacular literature a. Spanish b. English c. Latin d. French?
Latin
President who could write with both hands at the same time in two different languages?
James A. Garfield was able to write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other, simultaneously. He was the first left-handed president as well.
What American president spoke 6 different languages?
Thomas Jefferson Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish and EnglishJohn Quincy Adams knew English, classical Greek and Latin, Dutch and some Spanish, French and Russian.
From what language did Old English borrow merci?
Old French. But THEY borrowed it from Latin. From Greek to Latin to French to English
What languages did Thomas Jefferson speak?
Thomas Jefferson was indeed accomplished. Not only did he master English (of course), but he also learned Latin, Greek, Spanish, Italian, French and more than twelve Native American dialects. Approximately 18 altogether.
What languages did Benjamin Franklin learn?
Six English, French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, and German
What percentage of English vocabulary is derived from Latin and Greek?
It is estimated that about 60% of the English vocabulary is derived from Latin and about 5% from Greek. This means roughly two-thirds of English words have a Latin or Greek origin.
What languages developed as a result of Latin?
English and all the Romance Languages are based on Latin. That would be Greek, French, Spanish...
What language did Old English borrow merci?
Old French. But THEY borrowed it from Latin. From Greek to Latin to French to English
What does the Greek word for bromine mean in English?
The Greek word for the element that is called bromine is 'bromos.' When it is translated to English, it means 'bad smelling.'
What is the Latin origin for the word cord?
The Latin word in Chorda. The Greek is Chorde. Early English Coord and Old French Corde
What does religion mean in Greek?
The word 'religion' comes from the Old English, through French, and originally, from the Latin. It has no Greek meaning. The Latin word has the meaning of "to bind."
Is these Latin or Greek?
These is neither Latin nor Greek. These is English.
Name five languages that are spoken today that developed from Latin?
French, Spanish, Italian, Greek, and English
