T. G. Aravamuthan Explained

T. G. Aravamuthan
Birth Place:Thirukannangudi, Nagapattinam, Madras Presidency, British India
Death Date:9
Death Place:Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Archaeologist, numismatist

Thirukannangudi G. Aravamuthan (1890 – 9 May 1970) was an Indian archaeologist and numismatist.[1]

Biography

Aravamuthan was born in 1890 in a village near Thirukannangudi, in the Nagapattinam district of the erstwhile Madras Presidency of british India (in the present-day Indian State of Tamil Nadu). He completed his postgraduate studies, first in English, then in law before doing in various jobs such as proofreading for the newspaper The Hindu, appraiser of diamonds for a jeweller, English teacher at Pachaiyappa's College and law practise in the Madras High Court. His interest however lay in history.[2] He served as the curator of Chennai's Government Museum for some time.[3]

Works

Notes and References

  1. News: Obituary, Archaeologist. 12 February 2018. The Indian Express. 10 May 1970. 5.
  2. Web site: Srivathsan. A.. Coining a catalogue. The Hindu. 12 February 2018. 16 November 2013.
  3. Web site: Catalogue of the Roman and Byzantine Coins: Foreword. 13 February 2018.