Keshub Chunder Sen
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Summary
Keshub Chunder Sen was born on November 19, 1838[1], in Kolkata[2]. He died on January 8, 1884[3], in Kolkata[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], public figure[6], thinker[7], theologian[8], and Indologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (836 views/month, #7,121 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brahmo Cemetery, Nabodebalay[11], Keshub Chunder Sen's grave[12]
- Mother: Saradasundari Devi[13]
- Spouse: Jaganmohinee Devi[14]
- Child: Karuna Chunder Sen[15], Suniti Devi[16], Sabitri Devi[17], Nirmul Chunder Sen[18], Prafulla Chunder Sen[19], Sucharu Devi[20], Saral Chandra Sen[21], Monica Mahalanabis[22], Sujata Devi[23], Subrata Chunder Sen[24]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[25]
- Native language: Bangla[26]
- Ethnic group: Bengali[27]
- Occupation: social reformer[28], father of faith[29]
- Educated at: University of Calcutta[30], Presidency University[31], Hindu School[32]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[33], Brahmoism[34]
- Influenced by: Ramakrishna[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Commons category: Keshub Chunder Sen[37]
- Family name: Sen[38]
- Given name: Keshub[39]
- Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[40], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[41], New International Encyclopedia[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[43]
- Name in native language: কেশবচন্দ্র সেন[44]
- Sibling: Krishna Behari Sen[45]
- Writing language: Bangla[46]
Why It Matters
Keshub Chunder Sen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Keshub Chunder Sen born?
Keshub Chunder Sen's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
Where did Keshub Chunder Sen die?
Keshub Chunder Sen passed away in Kolkata[4].
Who were Keshub Chunder Sen's parents?
Keshub Chunder Sen's mother was Saradasundari Devi[13].
Who was Keshub Chunder Sen married to?
Keshub Chunder Sen's spouses include Jaganmohinee Devi[14].
What did Keshub Chunder Sen do for work?
Keshub Chunder Sen worked as a philosopher[5], public figure[6], thinker[7], theologian[8], and Indologist[9].
Where did Keshub Chunder Sen go to school?
Keshub Chunder Sen was educated at University of Calcutta[30], Presidency University[31], and Hindu School[32].