Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Gurudev, was a prominent Indian poet, writer, philosopher, and polymath. He was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India, and passed away on August 7, 1941. Tagore is celebrated as a cultural icon in India and is considered one of the greatest literary figures in the world. Tagore's work spans a wide range of genres, including poetry, short stories, novels, plays, and essays.
He was the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, primarily for his collection of poems called "Gitanjali" (Song Offerings). His writings often explored themes such as love, nature, spirituality, human emotions, and the complexities of life.
| Full Name | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Occupation | Poet/Novelist/Playwright/Essayist/Composer/Painter/Philosopher/Social Reformer/Educationist/Linguist/Grammarian |
| Date of Birth | 07-May-1861 (80 years) |
| Birth Location | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Gender | Male |
| Death Time | 07-August-1941 |
| Death Location | Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India |
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