Kalidas Nag
Kalidas Nag | |
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Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
In office 1952–1954 | |
Personal details | |
Alma mater | University of Calcutta University of Paris |
Kalidas Nag (Bengali: Kalidas Nag; 16 January 1892 – 9 November 1966) was an Indian historian, writer and parliamentarian. He was nominated to the Rajya Sabha in 1952 and served till 1954.
Early years
Kalidas was born to Babu Matilal Nag. He married Shrimati Santa Devi, daughter of Ramananda Chatterjee. Together they had three daughters.[1]
Education and career
After graduating in history from the Scottish Church College, he earned a postgraduate degree from the University of Calcutta, and a doctorate from the University of Paris.[2][1] A prolific author, he taught history at the Scottish Church College and at University of Calcutta, and was nominated as an Officer d’ Academic by the Government of France.[1][3] In the 1920s he was an avid supporter of the French contribution to Tagore's university project at Santiniketan (north of Calcutta). He later edited several books on Indian culture.
Bibliography
- Kalidas Nag (1957). Discovery of Asia, The Institute of Asian African Relations, Calcutta.
References
- ^ a b c Brief Biodata Rajya Sabha members list, surname starting with the letter 'N'
- ^ Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 586
- ^ Teaching Staff: History in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008. page 575
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