Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya was born on August 1, 1895 in India. Credited with popularizing science in Bengal, he is best known for his studies in insects and metamorphosis. He was awarded the Rabindra Puraskar, Bengal's highest literary award, in 1975.
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About
Credited with popularizing science in Bengal, he is best known for his studies in insects and metamorphosis. He was awarded the Rabindra Puraskar, Bengal's highest literary award, in 1975.
Before Fame
He worked as a school Teacher and published a handwritten literary magazine.
Trivia
The government of West Bengal started giving out a science award in his name in 2005.
Family Life
His father, Ambika Charan Bhattacharya, was a village priest.
Associated With
His article about bioluminescence, published in the popular magazine Prabasi, caught the attention of fellow sceintist Jagadish Chandra Bose.
