I. C. Chacko, Illiparambil
Deceased Person
1875 – 1966
Who was I. C. Chacko, Illiparambil?
Illiparambil Corah Chacko was an eminent geologist, philologist, writer and grammarian of Kerala, India.
He was born in Pulinkunnoo in Kuttanad, Kerala. After graduation from Maharajas College in Ernakulam, he went to London, and studied Physics in the Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London. He became an Associate of the Royal School of Mines. He was the State Geologist of Travancore State and the Director of Industries. He made a mark as an outstanding geologist.
He was also a well-known writer in English, Malayalam and Sanskrit. He was the second recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award, which he was conferred in 1956 for his work 'Paananeeya Pradyoditham'. The Academy also has an Endowment Award in his name. His other works include the Sanskrit poem 'Kristhusahasranamam'.
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