Romesh Chunder Dutt

Historian, economist, writer, translator, civil servant, politician (1848-1909)
Person human Q3348870
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Summary

Romesh Chunder Dutt was born on August 13, 1848[1], in Kolkata[2]. He died on November 30, 1909[3], in Vadodara[4]. He worked as an economist[5], barrister[6], historian[7], magistrate[8], and Dewan[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: British Raj[10]
  • Native language: Bangla[11]
  • Ethnic group: Bengali Hindus[12]
  • Occupation: writer[13], novelist[14], travel writer[15], Indologist[16], jurist[17], politician[18]
  • Employer: Baroda State[19], University of London[20], Indian Civil Service[21]
  • Educated at: University College London[22], Presidency University[23], Hare School[24]
  • Notable work: Wikidata item[25]
  • Award received: Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26]
  • Religion or worldview: Hinduism[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Member of political party: Indian National Congress[29]
  • Family name: Dutt[30]
  • Given name: Romesh[31]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[32]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[33]
  • Name in native language: রমেশচন্দ্র দত্ত[34]
  • Sibling: Jogesh Chandra Dutt[35]
  • Writing language: Bangla[36]

FAQs

Where was Romesh Chunder Dutt born?

Romesh Chunder Dutt's place of birth was Kolkata[2].

Where did Romesh Chunder Dutt die?

Romesh Chunder Dutt died in Vadodara[4].

What did Romesh Chunder Dutt do for work?

Romesh Chunder Dutt worked as an economist[5], barrister[6], historian[7], magistrate[8], and Dewan[9].

Where did Romesh Chunder Dutt go to school?

Romesh Chunder Dutt was educated at University College London[22], Presidency University[23], and Hare School[24].

What awards did Romesh Chunder Dutt receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[26].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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