Peary Charan Sircar | |
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| Born | 23 January 1823 |
| Died | 30 September 1875 Calcutta, British India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Hare School, Hindu College |
| Occupation(s) | Educationist, Textbook Writer , school teacher , |
| Known for | Female education |
Peary Charan Sircar (also spelled Pyari Churn Sircar or Pyari Charan Sircar in contemporary documents; 1823–1875), was an educationist and textbook writer in nineteenth century Bengal. His series of Reading Books introduced a whole generation of Bengalis to the English language, sold in the millions and were translated into every major Indian language. He was also a pioneer of women's education in Bengal and was called 'Arnold of the East'.[1]
- ^ Sengupta, Subodh Chandra and Bose, Anjali (editors), (1976/1998), Sansad Bangali Charitabhidhan (Biographical dictionary) in Bengali, pp 291–292, ISBN 81-85626-65-0