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Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883–1966) was an Indian poet, philosopher and politician.

Also recorded as Swatantryaveer Savarkar; Veer Savarkar; Vināyaka Dāmodara Sāvarakara.

Overview

Born at Bhagur in 1883, died at Mumbai in 1966.

In detail

Vinayak Damodar Savarkar studied at University of Mumbai and Fergusson College. the recorded working language is Marathi.

The authority associates the name with Indian independence movement, Hindu nationalism and linguistic purism. Giuseppe Mazzini and Bal Gangadhar Tilak are recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are Hindutva, Essentials of Hindutva, Abhinav Bharat Society and The Indian War of Independence.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Vinayak Damodar Savarkar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q471040: Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

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