Bidhan Chandra Roy

former Chief Minister of West Bengal, India (1882–1962)
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Bidhan Chandra Roy

Summary

Bidhan Chandra Roy is a human[1]. Born in Bankipore[2], he… he was born on +1882-07-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Kolkata[4]. He died on +1962-07-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and physician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,059 views/month, #5,106 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bankipore[2], Bidhan Chandra Roy…
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy died in Kolkata[4].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy was born on +1882-07-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy died on +1962-07-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held citizenship in British Raj[9].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held citizenship in India[10].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy worked as a politician[6].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy worked as a physician[7].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held the position of Mayor of Kolkata[11].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held the position of Chief Minister of West Bengal[12].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held the position of Member of the 1st West Bengal Legislative Assembly[13].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held the position of Member of the 2nd West Bengal Legislative Assembly[14].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy held the position of Member of the 3rd West Bengal Legislative Assembly[15].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy was employed by Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital[16].
  • Among Bidhan Chandra Roy's employers was R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital[17].
  • Among Bidhan Chandra Roy's employers was University of Calcutta[18].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy's education included a stint at University of Calcutta[19].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy was educated at Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata[20].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy was educated at Patna Collegiate School[21].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy's education included a stint at Patna College[22].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy received the Bharat Ratna[23].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy's religion is recorded as Hinduism[24].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy's image is recorded as Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy in 1943 (cropped).jpg[25].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy is recorded as male[26].
  • Bidhan Chandra Roy's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bankipore[2], Bidhan Chandra Roy… he was born on +1882-07-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Calcutta[19], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in Kolkata[31]; Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata[20], a tertiary referral hospital[32], in India[33], founded in 1835[34]; Patna Collegiate School[21], a school[35], in India[36], founded in 1835[37]; and Patna College[22], a college[38], in India[39], founded in 1863[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and physician[7]. Employers include Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital[16], a medical college in India[41], in India[42], founded in 1873[43]; R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital[17], a tertiary referral hospital[44], in India[45], founded in 1886[46]; and University of Calcutta[18], a state public university[47], in India[48], founded in 1857[49], headquartered in Kolkata[50]. Positions held include Mayor of Kolkata[11], a position[51], in India[52]; Chief Minister of West Bengal[12], a public office[53], in India[54], founded in 1947[55]; Member of the 1st West Bengal Legislative Assembly[13]; Member of the 2nd West Bengal Legislative Assembly[14]; and Member of the 3rd West Bengal Legislative Assembly[15].

Recognition

Bidhan Chandra Roy received the Bharat Ratna[23].

Personal Life

Bidhan Chandra Roy's religion is recorded as Hinduism[24]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[56].

Death and Burial

Bidhan Chandra Roy died on +1962-07-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kolkata[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bidhan Chandra Roy include Bidhannagar[57], a big city[58], in India[59] and Dr. B. C. Roy Award[60], an award[61], in India[62].

Why It Matters

Bidhan Chandra Roy ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,059 views/month, #5,106 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Bidhannagar[57], a big city[58], in India[59] and Dr. B. C. Roy Award[60], an award[61], in India[62].

FAQs

Where was Bidhan Chandra Roy born?

Bidhan Chandra Roy's place of birth was Bankipore[2].

Where did Bidhan Chandra Roy die?

Bidhan Chandra Roy died in Kolkata[4].

What did Bidhan Chandra Roy do for work?

Bidhan Chandra Roy worked as politician[6] and physician[7].

Where did Bidhan Chandra Roy go to school?

Bidhan Chandra Roy was educated at University of Calcutta[19], Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata[20], Patna Collegiate School[21], and Patna College[22].

What awards did Bidhan Chandra Roy receive?

Honors received include Bharat Ratna[23].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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