About S. Ilakkuvanar
Lived 1910 – 1973 (aged 62–63). S. Ilakkuvanar was an author and philologist.
S. Ilakuvan (1910–1973) was a Tamil college professor, principal. He has written many books including Tolgaphiam (translation to English) and in 1971.
Ilakuvan, who Tamilized his given Sanskritic name, states: "They may ask what’s in a name. One’s name is everything. Tamilians should only bear Tamil names. Those who refuse this cannot be devotees of Tamil" (Ilakuvanar 1971: 4). Today, of course, many Tamil speakers, and not just those overtly devoted to the language, bear personal names containing the word "Tamil," such as Tamilcelvi, "daughter of Tamil" Tamilanban, "lover of Tamil" Tamilarasi, "Queen Tamil" even Tamilpitthan, "mad about Tamil."
He gave Tamil the appraisal of . He also coined the phrase ).
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Who was S. Ilakkuvanar?
Tamil college teacher and Tamil activist
When was S. Ilakkuvanar born?
S. Ilakkuvanar was born in 1910.
When did S. Ilakkuvanar die?
S. Ilakkuvanar died in 1973.
What was S. Ilakkuvanar's occupation?
S. Ilakkuvanar was an author and philologist.
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