Periyar Dasan
Indian scholar from Tamil Nadu / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Periyar Dasan or Dr. Abdullah (born Seshachalam; 21 August 1949 – 19 August 2013) was an Indian scholar, professor, eminent speaker, and activist from Tamil Nadu. He propagated atheism and rationalist ideologies for most part of his life and later converted to Islam. He has also appeared in around 15 Tamil-language films.
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Born | Seshachalam[1] (1949-08-21)21 August 1949[2] Perambur, Madras Province, India |
Died | 19 August 2013(2013-08-19) (aged 63)[2] Chennai, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Philosophy Professor, Actor |
Employer | Pachaiyappa's College |
Political party | MDMK |
Spouse | Vasantha[2] |
Children | 2[2] |
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