C. B. Muthamma, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

C. B. Muthamma

indian diplomat

Date of Birth: 24-Jan-1924

Place of Birth: Virajpet, Karnataka, India

Date of Death: 14-Oct-2009

Profession: diplomat

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Chonira Belliappa Muthamma (January 24, 1924 - October 14, 2009) was the first woman to clear the Indian Civil Services examinations.
She was also the first woman to join the Indian Foreign Service.
She was the first Indian woman diplomat as well.
Later, she became the first Indian woman Ambassador (or High Commissioner) also.
She is remembered for her successful crusade for gender equality in the Indian Civil Services.