Abanindranath Tagore

Summary

Abanindranath Tagore is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kolkata^[2]. He was born on August 7, 1871^[3]. He died in Kolkata^[4]. He died on December 5, 1951^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], writer^[7], novelist^[8], essayist^[9], and short story writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (747 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Kolkata^[2], Abanindranath Tagore…
• Abanindranath Tagore passed away in Kolkata^[4].
• Abanindranath Tagore was born on August 7, 1871^[3].
• Abanindranath Tagore died on December 5, 1951^[5].
• Abanindranath Tagore's father was Gunendranath Tagore^[12].
• Abanindranath Tagore's mother was Saudamini Tagore^[13].
• A child of Abanindranath Tagore was Alakendranath Tagore^[14].
• Abanindranath Tagore held citizenship in British Raj^[15].
• Abanindranath Tagore held citizenship in India^[16].
• Bangla was Abanindranath Tagore's native language^[17].
• Abanindranath Tagore's professions included painter^[6].
• Abanindranath Tagore worked as a writer^[7].
• Abanindranath Tagore's professions included novelist^[8].
• Abanindranath Tagore worked as an essayist^[9].
• Abanindranath Tagore's professions included short story writer^[10].
• Among Abanindranath Tagore's employers was University of Calcutta^[18].
• Abanindranath Tagore was educated at Government College of Art & Craft^[19].
• Abanindranath Tagore was educated at The Sanskrit College and University^[20].
• Abanindranath Tagore was educated at Sanskrit Collegiate School^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Abanindranath Tagore is Bharat Mata^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Abanindranath Tagore is Shakuntala^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Abanindranath Tagore is Khirer Putul^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Abanindranath Tagore is Alor Phulki^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Abanindranath Tagore is Q123992753^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Abanindranath Tagore is Q123993202^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: IN^[29]

• Began / founded: 1871-08-07^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1951-12-05^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: f9e94e24-9a2c-4263-b5b9-3f12a39213b8^[32]

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Origins and Family

Abanindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata^[2]. He was born on August 7, 1871^[3]. His father was Gunendranath Tagore^[12]. His mother was Saudamini Tagore^[13]. Bangla was his native language^[17].

Education

Educated at Government College of Art & Craft^[19], an art academy^[33], in India^[34], founded in 1854^[35]; The Sanskrit College and University^[20], a liberal arts college^[36], in India^[37], founded in 1824^[38]; and Sanskrit Collegiate School^[21], an urban school^[39], in India^[40], founded in 1824^[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], writer^[7], novelist^[8], essayist^[9], and short story writer^[10]. Among Abanindranath Tagore's employers was University of Calcutta^[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Bharat Mata^[22], a painting^[42], in India^[43], founded in 1905^[44]; Shakuntala^[23], a literary work^[45]; Khirer Putul^[24], a literary work^[46]; Alor Phulki^[25]; Q123992753^[26], a literary work^[47]; and Q123993202^[27].

Recognition

Abanindranath Tagore received the honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta^[48].

Personal Life

A child of Abanindranath Tagore was Alakendranath Tagore^[14].

Death and Burial

Abanindranath Tagore died on December 5, 1951^[5]. He died in Kolkata^[4].

Why It Matters

Abanindranath Tagore ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (747 views/month, #7,008 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

He has been cited as an influence by Ganesh Pyne^[51], a painter^[52], 1937–2013^[53], of India^[54].

FAQs

Where was Abanindranath Tagore born?

Abanindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata^[2].

Where did Abanindranath Tagore die?

Abanindranath Tagore died in Kolkata^[4].

Who were Abanindranath Tagore's parents?

Abanindranath Tagore's father was Gunendranath Tagore^[12]. Abanindranath Tagore's mother was Saudamini Tagore^[13].

What did Abanindranath Tagore do for work?

Abanindranath Tagore worked as painter^[6], writer^[7], novelist^[8], essayist^[9], and short story writer^[10].

Where did Abanindranath Tagore go to school?

Abanindranath Tagore was educated at Government College of Art & Craft^[19], The Sanskrit College and University^[20], and Sanskrit Collegiate School^[21].

What awards did Abanindranath Tagore receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta^[48].

Who did Abanindranath Tagore influence?

Abanindranath Tagore has been cited as an influence by Ganesh Pyne^[51].