Radhanath Sikdar was an Indian mathematician and social reformer best known as the first person to calculate the height of Mount Everest, in 1852. He was a member of Henry Derozio's Young Bengal group, and in 1854, together with fellow Derozian Peary Chand Mitra, he founded Masik Patrika, a Bengali journal devoted to the education of Indian women.
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P20 (place of death): Chandannagar, India
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P19 (place of birth): Kolkata, India
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He is best known for being the first person to calculate the height of Mount Everest, in 1852.
Member Of: Presidency University, Kolkata, Early life
Demonstrating exceptional mathematical ability from an early age, Radhanath's talent soon drew the attention of John Tytler, then Professor of Mathematics at Hindu College (now Presidency University).
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Radhanath Sikdar (; 5 October 1813-17 May 1870) was an Indian mathematician and social reformer.
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