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S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar

1840 – 1900

Indian businessman

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About S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar

Lived 1840 – 1900. S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar was a banker.

Sathappa Ramanatha Muthiah Chettiar (1840-1900) was an Indian merchant, banker and philanthropist known for his work in renovating Saivite temples in India. He was the patriarch of the S. Rm. M. family.

Early life

Muthiah Chettiar was born in Kanadukathan in about 1840 to Ramanathan Chettiar, an important leader of the Nagarathar community of Chettinad. Muthiah Chettiar had little education.

Work

At an early age, Muthiah Chettiar entered the family profession of banking. He extended his activities to Ceylon, Burma and Malaya and made a huge fortune.

Philanthropy

Muthiah Chettiar is remembered by most other member of the S. Rm. family for his philanthropical activities. He spent lakhs of rupees to renovate the Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram. He financed the construction and maintenance of the Arudra Dharsanam choultry in Chidambaram. He also constructed the Nagarathar choultry near the Dasaswamedha Ghat in Benares.

Death

Muthiah Chettiar died in about 1900.

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Important facts

Born

1840, Kanadukathan

Birth century

19th century

Died

1900

Occupation

Banker

Also known as

Sathappan Ramananathan Muthiah Chettiar

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar?

Indian businessman

When was S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar born?

S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar was born in 1840 in Kanadukathan.

When did S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar die?

S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar died in 1900.

What was S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar's occupation?

S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar was a banker.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar

· Wikidata: Q7387834

· DBpedia: S. Rm. Muthiah Chettiar

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