Prabodhankar Thackeray
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Keshav Sitaram Thackeray (17 September 1885 – 20 November 1973; born Keshav Sitaram Panvelkar, also known as Keshav Sitaram Thakre and Keshav Sitaram Dhodapkar, but commonly known by his pen name Prabodhankar Thackeray), was an Indian social reformer, writer and politician. He campaigned against superstitions, untouchability, child marriage and dowry. He was also a prolific author.
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Born | Keshav Sitaram Panvelkar (1885-09-17)17 September 1885 |
Died | 20 November 1973(1973-11-20) (aged 88) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | British Indian (1885-1947) Indian (1947-1973) |
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Alma mater | University of Calcutta |
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Movement | Samyukta Maharashtra Movement |
Spouse | Ramabai Thackeray |
Children | 8, including Bal Thackeray |
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Relatives | See Thackeray Family |
He was one of the key leaders of the Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti which successfully campaigned for the linguistic state of Maharashtra. He was the father of Bal Thackeray, who founded the Shiv Sena, a pro-Marathi Hindu nationalist party leader. He is also the paternal grandfather of former Shiv Sena chief and Chief minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray. There is a school in Pune named after him.