Prafulla Chandra Ray
August 2, 1861 –June 16, 1944
Chemist, University teacher, Essayist, Autobiographer
Lived 82 years
- Born in
- Jashore District
- Passed away in
- Kolkata
Sir Prafulla Chandra Ray CIE FNI FRASB FIAS FCS (also spelled Prafulla Chandra Roy; Bengali: প্রফুল্ল চন্দ্র রায় Prôphullô Côndrô Rāẏ; 2 August 1861 – 16 June 1944) was an Indian chemist, educationist, historian, industrialist and philanthropist from Bengal. He established the first modern Indian research school in chemistry (post classical age) and is regarded as the father of Indian chemistry.
The Royal Society of Chemistry honoured his life and work with the first ever chemical landmark plaque outside Europe. He was the founder of Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, India's first pharmaceutical company. He is the author of A History of Hindu Chemistry from the Earliest Times to the Middle of the Sixteenth Century (1902).
Notable works: A History of Hindu Chemistry Vol 1 Awards: Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Bachelor Education: University of Edinburgh, Presidency University, Vidyasagar College, Hare School
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