Parithimar Kalaignar
Parithimar Kalaignar (born V. G. Suryanarayana Sastri at Vilacheri near Thirupparankundram on 6 July 1870 – 2 November 1903), a Professor of Tamil at the Madras Christian College, was the first person to campaign for the recognition of Tamil as a classical language.
V. G. Suryanarayana Sastri | |
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| Born | 6 July 1870 Vilacheri near Thirupparankundram, Madura District, British India |
| Died | 2 November 1903 (aged 33) Madras, British India |
| Pen name | Parithimar Kalaignar, Sastri |
| Occupation | Tamil pundit |
| Language | Tamil |
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