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Purnendu Pattrea | |
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| Born | 2 February 1931 Nakol, Howrah, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 19 March 1997 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Poet, writer, editor, artist, illustrator, film Director |
| Language | Bengali, English |
| Nationality | British Indian |
| Notable works | Strir Patra, Kathopokathan |
| Spouse | Uma Patri |
| Children | One son, three daughters |
Purnendu Patri (often anglicised as Purnendu Pattrea; 2 February 1931 – 19 March 1997) was an Indian poet, writer, editor, artist, illustrator, and film director. He was best known for his poems and stories, particularly for his poetry collection Kathopokathan in Bengali, and for his experimentation with book cover design. He also was a researcher of the history of Kolkata.