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Manx Speaker Evolution
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Manx Speaker Evolution
1985
The Tynwald passes a resolution to recognise Manx as an Official Language
2001
The Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, the first (and only) manx-medium school is founded with 6 students
Since the beginning of the 20th century, Manx has been on a decline. In the last 20 years, however, Manx has had a resurgence, in great part due to the re-introduction of Manx language in schools
Ned Maddrell, the last native Manx speaker, dies at age 97
1974
UNESCO Atlas of World's Languages in danger classify Manx as 'Extinct', but reverse their decision after children from the bunscoill ghaelgagh wrote them about speaking the language at school
2009
1992
Manx becomes regularly taught in island schools as a second language
Statistics from Omniglot: Manx