Historical figures in Chennai
The atlas holds 3 people and 3 moments here, from 1893 to 1927. The most recorded lives are Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Swami Vivekananda. Among them Jurists, Writers and Political Leaders, across the Interwar Period and World War I.
Notable people
Mahatma Gandhi
in 1915
1 moment here
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, political ethicist, and leader of mass nonviolent resistance.…
Jawaharlal Nehru
in 1927
1 moment here
Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and statesman who became independent India’s first prime minister, serving from 15 August 1947 until his…
Swami Vivekananda
in 1893
1 moment here
Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, teacher, and chief disciple of Ramakrishna. Born Narendranath Datta in Calcutta, he travelled widely through India…
Moments
- 1893 Madras preparations for Chicago Swami Vivekananda
- 1915 Addresses Madras law dinner Mahatma Gandhi
- 1927 Madras Congress session Jawaharlal Nehru