Jogen Chowdhury
Indian artist (1939–2026)
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Summary
Jogen Chowdhury was born on January 30, 1939[1], in Faridpur District[2]. He died on October 25, 2026[3], in Kolkata[4]. He worked as a painter[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,275 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 16, 1939[8]
- Country of citizenship: India[9], British Raj[10], Dominion of India[11]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[12]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[13], Government College of Art & Craft[14]
- Award received: Banga Bibhushan[15]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: All India Trinamool Congress[18]
- Commons category: Jogen Chowdhury[19]
- Cause of death: hematologic cancer[20]
- Family name: Chowdhury[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[24]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Modern Art, Bengaluru[25], National Gallery of Modern Art[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[27]
- P14750: 844C-1D38-C3F4-EB05-6B81[28]
Why It Matters
Jogen Chowdhury is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Jogen Chowdhury born?
Jogen Chowdhury was born in Faridpur District[2].
Where did Jogen Chowdhury die?
Jogen Chowdhury died in Kolkata[4].
What did Jogen Chowdhury do for work?
Jogen Chowdhury worked as a painter[5] and politician[6].
Where did Jogen Chowdhury go to school?
Jogen Chowdhury was educated at University of Calcutta[13] and Government College of Art & Craft[14].
What awards did Jogen Chowdhury receive?
Honors received include Banga Bibhushan[15].