About M. S. Krishnan
Lived 1898 – 1970 (aged 71). M. S. Krishnan was an Indian geologist and university teacher.
Maharajapuram Seetharaman Krishnan (24 August 1898 – 24 April 1970) was an Indian Geologist. He was the first Indian to serve as the Director of the Geological Survey of India.
Early years Krishnan was born on 24 August 1898 in Tanjore, Madras Presidency. After school education in Tanjore, he continued his studies in St.Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli. He graduated with B.A. Honours in geology from the Presidency College, Madras, in 1919, undertook post-graduate training and research with ARCS (Associate-ship of Royal College of Science) Scholarship at Imperial College London in 1921 and received his Diploma of Imperial College (DIC) in 1923 and in 1924, he was awarded the PhD
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Who was M. S. Krishnan?
Indian geologist
When was M. S. Krishnan born?
M. S. Krishnan was born on 24 August 1898 in Thanjavur.
When did M. S. Krishnan die?
M. S. Krishnan died on 24 April 1970 in Thanjavur.
What was M. S. Krishnan's occupation?
M. S. Krishnan was a geologist and university teacher.
What nationality was M. S. Krishnan?
M. S. Krishnan was Indian.
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