Toru Dutt

Bengali poet and translator (1856–1877)
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Toru Dutt

Summary

Toru Dutt is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Kolkata[2]. She was born on March 4, 1856[3]. She passed away in Kolkata[4]. She died on August 30, 1877[5]. She worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], translator[8], and writer[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Toru Dutt's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
  • Born in Bengal Presidency[11], Toru Dutt…
  • Toru Dutt died in Kolkata[4].
  • Toru Dutt passed away in Bengal Presidency[12].
  • Toru Dutt was born on March 4, 1856[3].
  • Toru Dutt was born on 1856[13].
  • Toru Dutt died on August 30, 1877[5].
  • Toru Dutt died on 1877[14].
  • Burial took place at Church Mission Society Cemetery[15].
  • Toru Dutt's father was Govin Chunder Dutt[16].
  • Toru Dutt held citizenship in British Raj[17].
  • Toru Dutt worked as a poet[6].
  • Toru Dutt worked as a novelist[7].
  • Toru Dutt's professions included translator[8].
  • Toru Dutt's professions included writer[9].
  • Toru Dutt's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Toru Dutt is Our Casuarina Tree[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Toru Dutt is Journal of Mademoiselle D'Arvers[20].
  • Toru Dutt is recorded as female[21].
  • Toru Dutt's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Toru Dutt's family is recorded as Dutt family[23].
  • Toru Dutt's Commons category is recorded as Toru Dutt[24].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[25].
  • Toru Dutt's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Toru Dutt's described by source is recorded as Anglophone Poetry in Colonial India, 1780–1913: A Critical Anthology[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kolkata[2], a municipal corporation of West Bengal[28], in India[29] and Bengal Presidency[11], a presidency of British India[30], in British Raj[31], founded in 1690[32]. Recorded date of birth include March 4, 1856[3] and 1856[13]. Toru Dutt's father was Govin Chunder Dutt[16].

Education

Toru Dutt's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[18].

Career and Affiliations

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

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Our Casuarina Tree[19], a literary work[33] and Journal of Mademoiselle D'Arvers[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 30, 1877[5] and 1877[14]. Recorded place of death include Kolkata[4], a municipal corporation of West Bengal[34], in India[35] and Bengal Presidency[12], a presidency of British India[36], in British Raj[37], founded in 1690[38]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[25]. Burial took place at Church Mission Society Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Toru Dutt has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Toru Dutt born?

Toru Dutt's place of birth was Kolkata[2].

Where did Toru Dutt die?

Toru Dutt died in Kolkata[4].

Who were Toru Dutt's parents?

Toru Dutt's father was Govin Chunder Dutt[16].

What did Toru Dutt do for work?

Toru Dutt worked as poet[6], novelist[7], translator[8], and writer[9].

Where did Toru Dutt go to school?

Toru Dutt was educated at University of Cambridge[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 19d ago · Navishth · 2026-06-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation poet, novelist, translator +1
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  3. 4w ago · Sankalp201 · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · Sankalp201 · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work
    Country of citizenship British Raj
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    Place of birth Kolkata, Bengal Presidency
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