C. Ganesha Iyer
Ceylon Tamil philologist and author
Born
April 1st, 1878
147 years ago
Died
1958
67 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Sri Lanka
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A prominent philologist, contributed significantly to the study of Tamil language and literature. Focused on the historical and structural aspects of the Tamil language, paving the way for future linguistic research. Authored several works that examined Tamil grammar, phonetics, and semantics. Actively participated in cultural events that promoted Tamil heritage.
Published several influential books on Tamil philology
Conducted extensive research on Tamil grammar and literature
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