Dilip Kumar Roy

Indian musician, musicologist, novelist, poet and essayist (1897–1980)
Person human Q734574
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Summary

Dilip Kumar Roy was born on January 22, 1897[1], in Krishnanagar[2]. He died on January 6, 1980[3], in Pune[4]. He worked as a poet[5], musicologist[6], writer[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Dwijendralal Ray[10]
  • Country of citizenship: India[11], British Raj[12], Dominion of India[13]
  • Native language: Bangla[14]
  • Educated at: University of Calcutta[15], Presidency University[16]
  • Award received: Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[17], honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[18]
  • Influenced by: Aurobindo Ghosh[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Family name: Roy[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[22], English[23], French[24], German[25], Italian[26]
  • Name in native language: দিলীপকুমার রায়[27]
  • Writing language: Bangla[28], English[29]

Why It Matters

Dilip Kumar Roy is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He has been cited as an influence by Sahana Devi[31], a singer[32], 1897–1990[33], of British Raj[34].

FAQs

Where was Dilip Kumar Roy born?

Dilip Kumar Roy was born in Krishnanagar[2].

Where did Dilip Kumar Roy die?

Dilip Kumar Roy passed away in Pune[4].

Who were Dilip Kumar Roy's parents?

Dilip Kumar Roy's father was Dwijendralal Ray[10].

What did Dilip Kumar Roy do for work?

Dilip Kumar Roy worked as a poet[5], musicologist[6], writer[7], and singer[8].

Where did Dilip Kumar Roy go to school?

Dilip Kumar Roy was educated at University of Calcutta[15] and Presidency University[16].

What awards did Dilip Kumar Roy receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Sangeet Natak Akademi[17] and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[18].

Who did Dilip Kumar Roy influence?

Dilip Kumar Roy has been cited as an influence by Sahana Devi[31].

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  3. [20] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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