Kishori Chand Mitra

Kishori Chand Mitra
Born 1822
Kolkata, British India
Died 1873 (aged 50–51)
Nationality British Indian
Alma mater Hindu College
Parent(s) Ramnarayan Mitra
Relatives Peary Chand Mitra (brother)

Kishori Chand Mitra (1822 – 1873) was a writer, civil servant and social worker.[1]

Early life and education

Mitra was born in Kolkata. His brother was writer Peary Chand Mitra.[2] He studied in Hindu College (later renamed to Presidency University).

Career

Since 1846 Mitra served as the deputy magistrate of Rampur-Boalia (present Rajshahi) for about eight years. He served as the police magistrate of Kolkata during 1854-1858.

Mitra founded a weekly newspaper Indian Field in 1859. Later, in 1865, it was merged with the Hindoo Patriot. He contributed to the Calcutta Review, Hindoo Patriot, Bengal Spectator and Bengal Magazine. He was involved in the foundation and functioning of the Hare Memorial Society, Bethune Society, Social Science Association and Hindu Theosophical Society.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Sirajul Islam. "Mitra, Kishori Chand". Banglapedia. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Mitra, Peary Chand". Banglapedia. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
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