Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
Politician

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee Net Worth

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

Birth Day December 29, 1844
Birth Place India
Age 175 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 21, 1906 (age 61)
Birth Sign Capricorn

💰 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.

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