Dipesh Chakrabarty
Indian historian
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Indian historian
Born
December 15, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
author, historian, university teacher
IndiaBorn in Kolkata
1948
Born in Kolkata (1948-12-15)
2011
Awardhonorary doctor of the University of Antwerp
2014
AwardToynbee Prize
2021
Awardhonorary doctorate from ENS
2023
AwardCorresponding Fellow of the British Academy
2024
AwardPrix Européen de l'Essai Charles Veillon
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dipesh Chakrabarty?+
Dipesh Chakrabarty is Indian historian. Born in 1948.
When was Dipesh Chakrabarty born?+
Dipesh Chakrabarty was born on December 15, 1948.
Dipesh — December 15, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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