Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Bengali writer, poet and journalist (1838-1894)
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee was born on June 26, 1838 in Kanthalpara and died on April 8, 1894 in Kolkata, aged 55. Recorded occupations: writer, novelist, civil servant, poet, essayist and journalist. Country of citizenship: British Raj. Notable works include “Anandamath”, “Kapalkundala”, “Durgeshnandini”, “Bishbriksha”, “Devi Chaudhurani” and “Krishnakanter Will”. Educated at University of Calcutta, Presidency University, Hooghly Mohsin College and Hooghly Collegiate School.
- Born
- June 26, 1838 · Kanthalpara
- Died
- April 8, 1894 · Kolkata
- Age at death
- 55
- Citizenship
- British Raj
- Occupations
- writer, novelist, civil servant, poet, essayist, journalist
- Notable works
- Anandamath, Kapalkundala, Durgeshnandini, Bishbriksha, Devi Chaudhurani, Krishnakanter Will
- Education
- University of Calcutta, Presidency University, Hooghly Mohsin College, Hooghly Collegiate School
- Wikipedia editions
- 47 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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