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Santosh Kumar Sen

1910 – 1979

Indian surgeon

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About Santosh Kumar Sen

Lived 1910 – 1979 (aged 68–69).

Santosh Kumar Sen (21 October 1910 – 1979) was an Indian surgeon and the president of the Association of Surgeons of India. He was the first Indian surgeon to be elected to the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Sen was born on 21 October 1910, in Delhi. He was one of the founder members of Delhi Surgical Society, served as the president of Delhi Medical Association, one of the oldest medical associations in the world, and Thoracic Surgeons Association, and sat in the court of the University of Delhi. He also served as the president of the Association of Surgeons of India in 1959. The Government of India awarded him Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1962.

Sen was married to Sita, a medical practitioner, and the couple had a son and two daughters. He died in 1979.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1979
Known for
Cardiac surgery, Pulmonary tuberculosis
Employers
University of Delhi
Awards
Padma Bhushan; Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Santosh Kumar Sen?

Indian surgeon

When was Santosh Kumar Sen born?

Santosh Kumar Sen was born on 21 October 1910 in Delhi.

When did Santosh Kumar Sen die?

Santosh Kumar Sen died in 1979.

What was Santosh Kumar Sen known for?

Santosh Kumar Sen was known for Cardiac surgery and Pulmonary tuberculosis.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Santosh Kumar Sen

· Wikidata: Q54076412

· DBpedia: Santosh Kumar Sen

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