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Somasundara Bharathiar

1879 – 1959

Tamil writer

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About Somasundara Bharathiar

Lived 1879 – 1959 (aged 80). Somasundara Bharathiar was an Indian writer.

Satyananda Somasundaran (27 July 1879 – 14 December 1959), also known as Somasundara Bharathiar, was a Tamil researcher, writer, professor and lawyer. He participated in the Anti-Hindi agitations of Tamil Nadu. He also headed the movement for the abolition of untouchability in Madurai.

Early life He was born to Subramaniya Nayakkar (Ettappa Pillai) - Muthammal on 27 July 1879 in Ettayapuram. He was a friend of Subramania Bharati, whose father worked with Somasudara Bharathi's father. Both Somasundaran and Subramaniyam went to a poetry competition. Both their poems were selected as best poems. Both were given the title Bharathi.

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Important facts

Born
27 July 1879, Thoothukudi district
Birth century
19th century
Died
14 December 1959, Madurai
Occupation
Writer
Nationality
India
Employers
Annamalai University
Also known as
Navalar Somasundara Bharathiar, Somasundara Bharathi, Satyananda Somasundaran

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Somasundara Bharathiar?

Tamil writer

When was Somasundara Bharathiar born?

Somasundara Bharathiar was born on 27 July 1879 in Thoothukudi district.

When did Somasundara Bharathiar die?

Somasundara Bharathiar died on 14 December 1959 in Madurai.

What was Somasundara Bharathiar's occupation?

Somasundara Bharathiar was a writer.

What nationality was Somasundara Bharathiar?

Somasundara Bharathiar was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Somasundara Bharathiar

· Wikidata: Q12982798

· DBpedia: Somasundara Bharathiar

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