Dipesh Chakrabarty
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Summary
Dipesh Chakrabarty was born on December 15, 1948[1], in Kolkata[2]. He has worked as an author[3], historian[4], sociologist[5], anthropologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,362 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: India[9]
- Field of work: history[10], Asian languages[11], anthropology[12], historiography[13], Eurocentrism[14], postcolonialism[15]
- Employer: University of Chicago[16]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[17], Indian Institute of Management Calcutta[18], Australian National University[19], Andrew's High (H.S.) School[20]
- Notable work: Provincializing Europe: Postcolonial Thought and Historical Difference[21], The Climate of History in a Planetary Age[22]
- Award received: Toynbee Prize[23], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[24], honorary doctorate from ENS[25], Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[26], honorary doctor of the University of Antwerp[27]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Movement: Subaltern Studies[30]
- Commons category: Dipesh Chakrabarty[31]
- Family name: Chakrabarty[32]
- Given name: Dipesh[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
Why It Matters
Dipesh Chakrabarty has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Dipesh Chakrabarty born?
Dipesh Chakrabarty's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
What did Dipesh Chakrabarty do for work?
Dipesh Chakrabarty worked as an author[3], historian[4], sociologist[5], anthropologist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Dipesh Chakrabarty go to school?
Dipesh Chakrabarty was educated at University of Calcutta[17], Indian Institute of Management Calcutta[18], Australian National University[19], and Andrew's High (H.S.) School[20].
What awards did Dipesh Chakrabarty receive?
Honors received include Toynbee Prize[23], Prix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon[24], honorary doctorate from ENS[25], and Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy[26].