Debendranath Tagore
Indian philosopher (1817–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Devendranath Tagore?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Debendranath Tagore (15 May 1817 – 19 January 1905) was an Indian philosopher and religious reformer, active in the Brahmo Samaj (earlier called Bhramho Sabha) ("Society of Brahma", also translated as Society of God). He joined Brahmo samaj in 1842. He was the founder in 1848 of the Brahmo religion, which today is synonymous with Brahmoism.[2][3] Born in Shilaidaha, his father was the industrialist Dwarakanath Tagore;[4] he himself had 14 children, many of whom, including Nobel-prize winning poet Rabindranath Tagore, made significant artistic or literary contributions to society.[5][6]
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Debendranath Tagore | |
---|---|
Born | (1817-05-15)15 May 1817 |
Died | 19 January 1905(1905-01-19) (aged 87) Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India (now Kolkata, West Bengal, India) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Religious reformer |
Movement | Bengal Renaissance |
Spouse | Saradasundari Devi |
Children | 14, including Dwijendranath Tagore, Satyendranath Tagore, Hemendranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath Tagore, Rabindranath Tagore(14th child), Swarnakumari Tagore |
Parents |
|
Close