Jagadish Chandra Bose
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Jagadish Chandra Bose was born on November 30, 1858, in Bikrampur [1][2][3][4][5] and died on November 23, 1937, in Giridih [1][6][2][3][5]. He practiced Hinduism and was married to Abala Bose from 1887 until his death [7]. His education took place at Hare School, St. Xavier's College in Kolkata, Christ's College, and University College London .
Bose worked as a botanist, university teacher, physicist, archaeologist, writer, and chemist [8]. His professional fields included physics, biophysics, botany, and archaeology . He was employed by Presidency University, the University of Cambridge, and the University of London .
He received numerous honors, including being named a Fellow of the Royal Society . His other distinctions were Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Companion of the Order of the Star of India, an honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta, and Knight Bachelor .
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1858[10]
- Date of death: 1937[11]
- Spouse: Abala Bose[12]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[13]
- Native language: Bangla[14]
- Occupation: chemist[15], essayist[16], short story writer[17], naturalist[18], physiologist[19]
- Field of work: physics[20], biophysics[21], botany[22], archaeology[23]
- Employer: Presidency University[24], University of Cambridge[25], University of London[26]
- Educated at: Christ's College[27], University College London[28], St. Xavier's College, Kolkata[29], Hare School[30], University of London[31], St. Xavier's Collegiate School[32], Dhaka Collegiate School[33], Mymensingh Zilla School[34], Pabna Zilla School, Pabna[35]
- Doctoral advisor: John Strutt, 3rd Baron Rayleigh[36]
- Student: Satyendra Nath Bose[37]
- Notable work: Abyakta[38]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[39], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[40], Companion of the Order of the Star of India[41], honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[42], Knight Bachelor[43]
- Member of: Royal Society[44], Indian National Science Academy[45]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[46]
- Sex or gender: male[47]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[48]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[49], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[50], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jagadish Chandra Bose include Bose[52], a lunar crater[53].
Why It Matters
Jagadish Chandra Bose is credited with the discovery of crescograph[54]. Entities named for him include Bose[52], a lunar crater[53].
FAQs
Where was Jagadish Chandra Bose born?
Jagadish Chandra Bose's place of birth was Bikrampur[2].
Where did Jagadish Chandra Bose die?
Jagadish Chandra Bose passed away in Giridih[4].
Who was Jagadish Chandra Bose married to?
Jagadish Chandra Bose's spouses include Abala Bose[12].
What did Jagadish Chandra Bose do for work?
Jagadish Chandra Bose worked as a botanist[5], university teacher[6], physicist[7], archaeologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Jagadish Chandra Bose go to school?
Jagadish Chandra Bose was educated at Christ's College[27], University College London[28], St. Xavier's College, Kolkata[29], and Hare School[30].
What awards did Jagadish Chandra Bose receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[39], Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[40], Companion of the Order of the Star of India[41], and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[42].
What did Jagadish Chandra Bose discover?
Jagadish Chandra Bose is credited as discoverer of crescograph[54].