Hemachandra
Hemachandra was a mathematician, historian, philosopher, writer, poet and monk (1089–1172). He was born at Dhandhuka and died at Patan.
Also recorded as Acharya Hemachandra Suri.
Hemachandra in brief
- Born
- 1089
- Died
- 1172
- Known for
- mathematician,historian,philosopher,writer,poet,monk,grammarian
- Place of birth
- Dhandhuka
Overview
Recorded at birth as Cangadeva.
Born at Dhandhuka in 1089, died at Patan in 1172.
Identity and origins
Hemachandra was recorded at birth as Cangadeva. The authorities additionally record the heading Acharya Hemachandra Suri. His recorded language was Gujarati. His recorded confession was Jainism.
Work and production
Works recorded as notable number 4: Deśīnāmamālā, Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Charita, Yogaśāstra and Siddha-Hema-Shabdanushasana.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 1 named public collection.
Cleveland Museum of Art: 7 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
In detail
the recorded working language is Gujarati.
Works named in the authority record are Deśīnāmamālā, Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Charita, Yogaśāstra and Siddha-Hema-Shabdanushasana.
Work by Hemachandra is recorded in the collections of Cleveland Museum of Art.
Chronology
- 1089Hemachandra born at Dhandhuka.
- 1172Hemachandra died at Patan.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Hemachandra”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q2723463: Hemachandra
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