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Who are some deaf people in ancient history

By Jamie Berke, About.com

Updated November 26, 2008

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Question: Who are some deaf people in ancient history
Answer: Gallaudet University library has a FAQ page on the earliest known deaf people, going back as far as 550 BC.

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