G. G. Agarkar

👤 Prominent Person
Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (14 July 1856 – 17 June 1895) wasa leading social reformer, educationist, thinkerand journalistof Maharashtra . He contributed greatly to the Indian independence movement and social reform movement. [1, 2]
 
Quick Facts
  • Birth: July 14, 1856 (Tembhu village, Satara district, Maharashtra) [1, 2]
  • Death: June 17, 1895 (Pune, Maharashtra) [1, 2]
  • Ideology: Rationalism, Secularism, Humanism, and Women's Empowerment [1, 2]
  • Key Roles: First Editor of Kesari, Founder/Editor of Sudharak, Principal of Fergusson College [1, 2]
 
Major Contributions & Works
  • Education: Agarkarani along with Lokmanya Tilak and Vishnushastri Chiplunkar founded 'New English School' (1880) and 'Ferguson College' (1885). He played an important role in establishing 'Deccan Education Society'. He was the Principal of Ferguson College from 1892 till his death. [1, 2, 3]
  • Journalism (Sudharak & Kesari): He was the first editor of (Kesari) or newspaper. After ideological differences with Tilkanshi, he Tilkanchya Kesari started his own newspaper 'Sudharak', through which he spread progressive and reformist ideas. [1, 2, 3]
  • Social Reforms: Agarkar was a staunch opponent of superstition, harmful traditions and caste system. He strongly supported , and women's rights. He had a strong belief that social reform was more important than political independence.women's education, widow remarriage [1, 2, 3]

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📅 14/07/1856

Birth of Gopal Ganesh Agarkar

थोर समाजसुधारक गोपाळ गणेश आगरकर यांचा जन्म.
G. G. Agarkar
G. G. Agarkar
नाव / Name G. G. Agarkar
Born 14/07/1856
Died 17/06/1895
Age (at death) 38 years old
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