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'''Ramkamal Sen''' ([[ |
'''Ramkamal Sen''' ([[1783]] - [[1844]]) was the grandfather of Babu [[Keshab Chandra Sen]]<ref>Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180</ref> |
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Born at Gariffa village on the banks of the Hooghly River, he proceeded to Calcutta for his education in 1791 (at the age of seven)<ref>Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180</ref> |
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"He worked for several years in a Hindustani press after which he was appointed as a clerk in the Asiatic Society". <ref>Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180</ref> |
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In 1812, he secured a job in [[Fort William College]].<ref name="Shastri>Shastri," Shibnath, ''Ramtanu Lahiri O Tatkalin Banga Samaj'', (Bengali), p 48, New Age Publishers Pvt. Ltd.</ref> |
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With the support of Dr. Wilson, he joined the [[Asiatic Society]] in 1818-19 and by dint of his capabilities, hard work and diligence, he rose to be its indigenous secretary. He was subsequently nominated a member of its committee.<ref name=Shastri/> |
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Finally, he rose to be a Dewani of the Treasury, and treasurer of the Bengal Bank.<ref>Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180</ref> |
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He was connected with many of the social activities of his time. When the [[Presidency College, Kolkata|Hindu College]] was established in 1917, he was a member of its committee. He was principal of the newly established Sanskrit College for sometime. He earned fame with the publication of an English dictionary |
He was connected with many of the social activities of his time. When the [[Presidency College, Kolkata|Hindu College]] was established in 1917, he was a member of its committee. He was principal of the newly established Sanskrit College for sometime. He earned fame with the publication of an English dictionary in 2 languages. He was a member of the Medical Commission set up by Lord William Bentinck.<ref name="Shastri/>" |
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The renowned [[Keshub Chunder Sen]], was his grandson.<ref name=Shastri/> |
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Revision as of 17:15, 27 June 2008
Ramkamal Sen (1783 - 1844) was the grandfather of Babu Keshab Chandra Sen[1]
Born at Gariffa village on the banks of the Hooghly River, he proceeded to Calcutta for his education in 1791 (at the age of seven)[2] "He worked for several years in a Hindustani press after which he was appointed as a clerk in the Asiatic Society". [3]
In 1812, he secured a job in Fort William College.[4]
Finally, he rose to be a Dewani of the Treasury, and treasurer of the Bengal Bank.[5]
He was connected with many of the social activities of his time. When the Hindu College was established in 1917, he was a member of its committee. He was principal of the newly established Sanskrit College for sometime. He earned fame with the publication of an English dictionary in 2 languages. He was a member of the Medical Commission set up by Lord William Bentinck.[4]"
References
- ^ Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180
- ^ Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180
- ^ Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180
- ^ a b Shastri," Shibnath, Ramtanu Lahiri O Tatkalin Banga Samaj, (Bengali), p 48, New Age Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
- ^ Sibnath Sastri, "Ramtanu Lahiri" English trans. publ. S.K.Lahiri, page 180