Sir Nilratan Sircar | |
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Born | |
Died | 18 May 1943 | (aged 81)
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Campbell Medical College; University of Calcutta |
Spouse | Nirmala Sircar (née Majumdar |
Relatives | Jogindranath Sarkar |
Sir Nilratan Sircar (1 October 1861 – 18 May 1943)[1] was an Indian medical doctor, educationist, philanthropist and swadeshi entrepreneur. He was awarded honorary DCL by University of Oxford and LL.D. by University of Edinburgh.[1] He was a renowned figure in promoting Science and Technology education in contemporary India.