Interesting facts about jagadish chandra bose

Physicist, biologist and botanist (1857–1937)

Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose^[1] (;^[2]IPA:[d͡ʒɔɡod̪iʃt͡ʃɔn̪d̪roboʃu]; 30 November 1858 – 23 November 1937)^[3] was a polymath with interests in biology, physics and writing science fiction.^[4] He was a pioneer in the investigation of radio microwaveoptics, made significant contributions to botany, and was a major force behind the expansion of experimental science on the Indian subcontinent.^[5] Bose is considered the father of Bengali science fiction.

A crater on the Moon was named in his honour.^[6] He founded the Bose Institute, a premier research institute in India and also one of its oldest. Established in 1917, the institute was the first interdisciplinary research centre in Asia.^[7] He served as the Director of Bose Institute from its inception until his death.

Born in Mymensingh, Bengal Presidency (present-day Bangladesh), during