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Posted 05 Sep 2024

Updated 06 Sep 2024

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Vallinayagam Olaganathan Chidambaram Pillai (5 September 1872- 18 November 1936)

  • Popularly ‘Kappalottiya Tamilan’ (the Tamilian who ran the ship) and Sekkizuththa Semmal  [scholarly gentry who suffered at the oil press]
    • He was the first Indian to run a Swadeshi Ship (in 1906)
  • Was disciple of Lokamanya Tilak.
  • Interested in labour welfare and participated in Tuticorin Coral Mills strike (1908)
  • Literary Works: Meyyaram, Meyyarivu, a commentary on the Thirukural and compiled ancient works of Tamil grammar, Tholkappiam.
  • Values: Leadership, Perseverance, Patriotism, etc.
  • Tags :
  • Chidambaram Pillai
  • Kappalottiya Tamilan
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