Indian Bengali philosopher, yogi, maharishi, poet and nationalist (1872–1950). Aurobindo Ghosh was born on 15 August 1872. Aurobindo Ghosh is remembered as a poet, translator and philosopher, a citizen of British Raj and India. Notable works include “Savitri”, “The Life Divine” and “The Synthesis of Yoga”.
Before and after
- 18 May 1872Birth of Bertrand Russell
- 4 July 1872Birth of Calvin Coolidge
- from 6 July 1872 to 4 June 1873Modoc War
- 16 July 1872Birth of Roald Amundsen
- 15 August 1872Birth of Aurobindo Ghosh
- 30 November 1872First match of the England men's national association football team
- 30 November 1872The first international football match is played
- 3 December 1872George Smith reads the Babylonian flood story
- from 7 December 1872 to 26 May 1876Challenger Expedition
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