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Holger Pedersen | |
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| Born | 7 April 1867 |
| Died | 25 October 1953 (aged 86) Hellerup, Denmark |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Known for | Contributions to historical linguistics, including Pedersen's law, the ruki sound law, and early support for laryngeal theory |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | linguistics, comparative linguistics, historical linguistics |
| Institutions | University of Copenhagen |
Holger Pedersen (Danish: [ˈhʌlˀkɐ ˈpʰe̝ðˀɐsn̩]; 7 April 1867 – 25 October 1953) was a Danish linguist who made significant contributions to language science and wrote about 30 authoritative works concerning several languages.
He was born in Gelballe, Denmark, and died in Hellerup, next to Copenhagen.