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Subramanya Bharathi

birth : 11th December, 1882

other names : mahakavi, bharathiyar, Subbayya Shaktidasan

occupation : poet freedom fighter generalist social reformer

important works : kannam pattu, paapu pattu, kuyil pattu, Punjali shapadam

death : 11th September 1921​

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Subramania Bharathiyar (11 December 1882 – 11 September 1921), was a Tamil writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist, social reformer and polyglot. Popularly known as "Mahakavi Bharathi" ("Great Poet Bharathi"), he was a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time. His numerous works included fiery songs kindling patriotism during the Indian Independence movement.[1][2] He fought for the emancipation of women, against child marriage, stood for reforming Brahminism and religion. He was also in solidarity with Dalits and Muslims.[3][4]

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Born

11 December 1882

Ettayapuram, Ettaiyapuram estate, British India

Died

11 September 1921 (aged 38)

Madras, Madras Presidency, British India

(present-day Tamil Nadu, India)

Other names

Bharathi, Subbaiah, Sakthi Dasan, Mahakavi, Mundasu Kavignar, Veera Kavi, Selly Dasan

Citizenship

British Raj

Occupation

Journalist, poet, writer, teacher, patriot, freedom fighter

Movement

Indian independence movement

Spouse(s)

Chellamma/Kannamma (m. 1896–1921)

Children

2