Ram Mohan Roy
Indian religious, social, and educational reformer, and humanitarian
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Summary
Ram Mohan Roy was born on May 22, 1772[1], in Radhanagore[2]. He died on September 27, 1833[3], in Bristol[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], social reformer[6], writer[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,576 views/month, #6,260 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Purdown Hospital, Beech House[10]
- Place of burial: Arnos Vale Cemetery[11], Tomb Of Raja Rammohun Roy Bahadoor, Arnos Vale Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: Company rule in India[13]
- Native language: Bangla[14]
- Ethnic group: Bengali Hindus[15]
- Religion or worldview: Brahmo Samaj[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Movement: Bengali Renaissance[18]
- Commons category: Ram Mohan Roy[19]
- Cause of death: meningitis[20], fever[21]
- Given name: Ram[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Library of the World's Best Literature[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], The American Cyclopædia[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[29], English[30], Sanskrit[31], Persian[32]
- Name in native language: রামমোহন রায়[33]
- Owner of: Sambad Kaumudi[34]
- Different from: Raja Mohan[35]
Why It Matters
Ram Mohan Roy has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Ram Mohan Roy born?
Ram Mohan Roy's place of birth was Radhanagore[2].
Where did Ram Mohan Roy die?
Ram Mohan Roy passed away in Bristol[4].
What did Ram Mohan Roy do for work?
Ram Mohan Roy worked as a philosopher[5], social reformer[6], writer[7], and translator[8].