Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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Summary
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born on September 26, 1820[1], in Birsingha[2]. He died on July 29, 1891[3], in Kolkata[4]. He worked as a writer[5], head teacher[6], professor[7], playwright[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,131 views/month, #6,799 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Narayan Chandra Vidyaratna[11]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[12]
- Native language: Bangla[13]
- Occupation: autobiographer[14], short story writer[15]
- Educated at: The Sanskrit College and University[16], Sanskrit Collegiate School[17]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar[20]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar[21]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22], The Encyclopedia Americana[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[24], Bangla[25], Marathi[26]
- Name in native language: ঈশ্বরচন্দ্র বিদ্যাসাগর[27]
- Sibling: Shambhu Chandra Vidyaratna[28], Dinabandhu Nyaratna[29]
- Writing language: Bangla[30]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar include Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Award[32], an award[33].
Why It Matters
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Award[32], an award[33].
FAQs
Where was Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar born?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was born in Birsingha[2].
Where did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar die?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar died in Kolkata[4].
What did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar do for work?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar worked as a writer[5], head teacher[6], professor[7], playwright[8], and biographer[9].
Where did Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar go to school?
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar was educated at The Sanskrit College and University[16] and Sanskrit Collegiate School[17].