Shankha Ghosh
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Summary
Shankha Ghosh is a human[1]. Born in Chandpur District[2], he… he was born on February 5, 1932[3]. He died in Kolkata[4]. He died on April 21, 2021[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and literary critic[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Chandpur District[2].
- Shankha Ghosh passed away in Kolkata[4].
- Shankha Ghosh was born on February 5, 1932[3].
- Shankha Ghosh died on April 21, 2021[5].
- Shankha Ghosh held citizenship in India[9].
- Shankha Ghosh held citizenship in British Raj[10].
- Shankha Ghosh held citizenship in Dominion of India[11].
- Bangla was Shankha Ghosh's native language[12].
- Shankha Ghosh's professions included poet[6].
- Shankha Ghosh's professions included literary critic[7].
- Among Shankha Ghosh's employers was Jadavpur University[13].
- Among Shankha Ghosh's employers was University of Calcutta[14].
- Shankha Ghosh was employed by Bangabasi College[15].
- Among Shankha Ghosh's employers was City College[16].
- Among Shankha Ghosh's employers was Jangipur College[17].
- Shankha Ghosh was employed by Berhampore Girls' College[18].
- Shankha Ghosh was educated at University of Calcutta[19].
- Shankha Ghosh's education included a stint at Presidency University[20].
- A notable work attributed to Shankha Ghosh is Babarer Prarthona[21].
- Shankha Ghosh received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali[22].
- Shankha Ghosh received the Padma Bhushan[23].
- Shankha Ghosh received the Jnanpith Award[24].
- Shankha Ghosh received the Saraswati Samman[25].
- Shankha Ghosh received the Gangadhar National Award[26].
- Shankha Ghosh received the Rabindra Puraskar[27].
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Origins and Family
Shankha Ghosh was born in Chandpur District[2]. He was born on February 5, 1932[3]. Bangla was his native language[12].
Education
Educated at University of Calcutta[19], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in Kolkata[31] and Presidency University[20], a state public university[32], in India[33], founded in 1817[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6] and literary critic[7]. Employers include Jadavpur University[13], a state public university[35], in India[36], founded in 1955[37]; University of Calcutta[14], a state public university[38], in India[39], founded in 1857[40], headquartered in Kolkata[41]; Bangabasi College[15], a college[42], in India[43], founded in 1887[44]; City College[16], a college[45], in India[46], founded in 1881[47]; Jangipur College[17], a university[48], in India[49], founded in 1950[50]; and Berhampore Girls' College[18], a college[51], in India[52], founded in 1946[53].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Shankha Ghosh is Babarer Prarthona[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali[22], a literary award[54], in India[55]; Padma Bhushan[23], a civil decoration[56], in India[57], founded in 1954[58]; Jnanpith Award[24], an award[59], in India[60], founded in 1961[61]; Saraswati Samman[25], a literary award[62], in India[63], founded in 1991[64]; Gangadhar National Award[26], an award[65], in India[66]; and Rabindra Puraskar[27], a literary award[67], in India[68].
Personal Life
Shankha Ghosh's religion is recorded as Hinduism[69].
Death and Burial
Shankha Ghosh died on April 21, 2021[5]. He died in Kolkata[4]. The cause of death was COVID-19[70].
Why It Matters
Shankha Ghosh has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
FAQs
Where was Shankha Ghosh born?
Born in Chandpur District[2].
Where did Shankha Ghosh die?
Shankha Ghosh died in Kolkata[4].
What did Shankha Ghosh do for work?
Shankha Ghosh worked as poet[6] and literary critic[7].
Where did Shankha Ghosh go to school?
Shankha Ghosh was educated at University of Calcutta[19] and Presidency University[20].
What awards did Shankha Ghosh receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Bengali[22], Padma Bhushan[23], Jnanpith Award[24], and Saraswati Samman[25].