Peary Charan Sarkar | |
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| Born | 23 January 1823 |
| Died | September 30, 1875 (aged 52) Calcutta, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Pyari Churn Sircar, Pyari Charan Sircar, Peary Churn Sircar |
| Alma mater | Hare School, Hindu College |
| Occupation(s) | Educationist, textbook Writer, school teacher |
| Organization | Barasat Peary Charan Sarkar Government High School |
| Known for | Female education |
| Children | Sailendra Sircar |
| Father | Bhairav Chandra Sarkar |
| Relatives | Nripendra Nath Sircar (grandson) Birendranath Sircar (Great Grandson) Brajendranath De ICS (Great Nephew) |
Peary Charan Sarkar (also spelled Peary Churn Sircar, Pyari Churn Sircar or Pyari Charan Sircar in contemporary documents; 1823–1875), was an educationist and textbook writer in nineteenth century Bengal. His series of Reading Books introduced a whole generation of Bengalis to the English language, sold in the millions and were translated into every major Indian language. He was also a pioneer of women's education in Bengal and was called 'Arnold of the East'.[1]
- ^ Sengupta, Subodh Chandra and Bose, Anjali (editors), (1976/1998), Sansad Bangali Charitabhidhan (Biographical dictionary) in Bengali, pp 291–292, ISBN 81-85626-65-0