Prafulla Chandra Ray
Bengali chemist, educationist, poet, historian, industrialist and philanthropist (1861–1944)
Prafulla Chandra Ray was born on August 2, 1861 in Jashore District and died on June 16, 1944 in Kolkata, aged 82. Recorded occupations: chemist, university teacher, essayist and autobiographer. Country of citizenship: British Raj. Fields of work: chemistry. Notable works include “A History of Hindu Chemistry Vol 1”. Educated at University of Edinburgh and Presidency University. Honours include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire and Knight Bachelor.
- Born
- August 2, 1861 · Jashore District
- Died
- June 16, 1944 · Kolkata
- Age at death
- 82
- Citizenship
- British Raj
- Occupations
- chemist, university teacher, essayist, autobiographer
- Notable works
- A History of Hindu Chemistry Vol 1
- Education
- University of Edinburgh, Presidency University
- Honours
- Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Bachelor
- Wikipedia editions
- 19 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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