M. S. Krishnan (geologist)

In this Indian name, the name Maharajapuram Seetharaman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Krishnan.
M. S. Krishnan
Portrait of M. S. Krishnan
Born
Maharajapuram Seetharaman Krishnan

24 August 1898
Tanjore, Madras presidency, British India
Died24 April 1970(1970-04-24) (aged 71)
OccupationGeologist

Maharajapuram Seetharaman Krishnan (24 August 1898 – 24 April 1970) was an Indian Geologist. He was the first Indian to serve as the Director of the Geological Survey of India.[1]

  1. ^ "Dr. M. S. Krishnan takes over as Director". The Indian Express. 1 February 1951. Retrieved 28 April 2017.