Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was an influential figure in Indian history, born on December 29, 1844 in India. He was the first President of the Indian National Congress in 1885 and the first Indian to contest an election for the British House of Commons. His legacy lives on as a symbol of Indian independence and a reminder of the importance of political participation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2 billion (2024)
About
The first President of Indian National Congress in 1885, who was the first Indian to contest the election for the British House of Commons.
Before Fame
He worked as a clerk at the firm of W.P. Gillanders, Attorneys of the Calcutta Supreme Court.
Trivia
He was the most respected barrister in the Calcutta High Court, and was the first Indian to act as a Standing Counsel, which he did four times.
Family Life
His grandson, Joyanto Nath Chaudhuri, became head of the Indian Army.
Associated With
He and Mohammad Azharuddin were both members of Indian National Congress.
