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ASL ( American Sign Language) was invented when Thomas Gallaudet went to France and met Laurent Clerc. They came up with sign language from French Sign Language and hand signs.

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Juan Pablo de Bonet.


When was the inventor of sign language born and when did he die?

The inventor of sign language, Laurent Clerc, was born on December 26, 1785, and he passed away on July 18, 1869. He was a co-founder of the first school for the deaf in the United States and made significant contributions to the development of American Sign Language.


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What is the name Leah in sign language?

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What is Jillian in sign language?

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How do you say Anthony in sign language?

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What is the name for sign language?

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