Peary Charan Sarkar, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Peary Charan Sarkar

Educationist

Date of Birth: 23-Jan-1823

Place of Birth: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Date of Death: 30-Sep-1875

Profession: author

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Peary Charan Sircar (1823–1875), spelled Pyari Churn Sircar or Pyari Charan Sircar in contemporary documents, 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.
was also a pioneer of women's education in Bengal and was called 'Arnold of the East'.