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Victor H. Mair dead at age 83, American sinologist

Victor H. Mair: key obituary facts

Is Victor H. Mair dead? Yes. Victor H. Mair died on June 28, 2026, at age 83.

Cause of death: Victor H. Mair's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.

What was Victor H. Mair known for?

He was an American sinologist and linguist (1943-2026).

More about Victor H. Mair

Born: 25 March 1943.

Place of birth: East Canton.

Place of death: Philadelphia.

Gender: male.

Occupation: linguist, basketball player, philologist, sinologist.

Nationality: United States.

Education: Harvard University, SOAS, University of London, Dartmouth College.

Employer: Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania.

Also known as: Victor Henry Mair, Victor Mair.

Known for: Dunhuang manuscripts, Tarim mummies.

Victor H.

Mair died on June 28, 2026. He was an American sinologist.

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