Maitreyi Devi

Bengali poet and novelist (1914–1989)
Person human Q3579618
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Maitreyi Devi

Summary

Maitreyi Devi is a human[1]. She was born in Chittagong[2]. She was born on September 10, 1914[3]. She died in Kolkata[4]. She died on January 29, 1989[5]. She worked as a poet[6], composer[7], writer[8], and novelist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Maitreyi Devi was born in Chittagong[2].
  • Maitreyi Devi passed away in Kolkata[4].
  • Maitreyi Devi was born on September 10, 1914[3].
  • Maitreyi Devi died on January 29, 1989[5].
  • Maitreyi Devi's father was Surendranath Dasgupta[11].
  • Maitreyi Devi held citizenship in India[12].
  • Maitreyi Devi held citizenship in British Raj[13].
  • Maitreyi Devi held citizenship in Dominion of India[14].
  • Bangla was Maitreyi Devi's native language[15].
  • Maitreyi Devi worked as a poet[6].
  • Maitreyi Devi worked as a composer[7].
  • Maitreyi Devi's professions included writer[8].
  • Maitreyi Devi's professions included novelist[9].
  • Maitreyi Devi was educated at University of Calcutta[16].
  • Maitreyi Devi was educated at Jogamaya Devi College[17].
  • Maitreyi Devi's education included a stint at St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School[18].
  • Maitreyi Devi was educated at Dr. Khastagir Government Girls' School[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Maitreyi Devi is Na Hanyate[20].
  • Maitreyi Devi received the Padma Shri in literature and education[21].
  • Maitreyi Devi received the Sahitya Akademi Award[22].
  • Maitreyi Devi is recorded as female[23].
  • Maitreyi Devi's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Maitreyi Devi's given name is recorded as Maitreyi[25].
  • Maitreyi Devi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Bangla[26].
  • Maitreyi Devi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chittagong[2], Maitreyi Devi… she was born on September 10, 1914[3]. Her father was Surendranath Dasgupta[11]. Bangla was her native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Calcutta[16], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in Kolkata[31]; Jogamaya Devi College[17], a college[32], in India[33], founded in 1932[34]; St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School[18], a higher secondary school[35], in India[36], founded in 1876[37]; and Dr. Khastagir Government Girls' School[19], a government girls' high school[38], in Bangladesh[39], founded in 1907[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], composer[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Maitreyi Devi is Na Hanyate[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Padma Shri in literature and education[21] and Sahitya Akademi Award[22], a literary award[41], in India[42].

Death and Burial

Maitreyi Devi died on January 29, 1989[5]. She passed away in Kolkata[4].

Why It Matters

Maitreyi Devi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (211 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to her include Na Hanyate[45], a literary work[46].

FAQs

Where was Maitreyi Devi born?

Born in Chittagong[2], Maitreyi Devi…

Where did Maitreyi Devi die?

Maitreyi Devi died in Kolkata[4].

Who were Maitreyi Devi's parents?

Maitreyi Devi's father was Surendranath Dasgupta[11].

What did Maitreyi Devi do for work?

Maitreyi Devi worked as poet[6], composer[7], writer[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Maitreyi Devi go to school?

Maitreyi Devi was educated at University of Calcutta[16], Jogamaya Devi College[17], St. John's Diocesan Girls' Higher Secondary School[18], and Dr. Khastagir Government Girls' School[19].

What awards did Maitreyi Devi receive?

Honors received include Padma Shri in literature and education[21] and Sahitya Akademi Award[22].

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  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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