Narendranath Datta

Philosopher and spiritual leader

Narendranath Datta, also known as Swami Vivekananda, was a philosopher and spiritual leader who was born in Kolkata, India in 1863. He was a key figure in the Indian Renaissance and was instrumental in popularizing Hinduism and Vedanta philosophy in the West. Vivekananda was a strong advocate for Indian independence and was a key figure in the Indian independence movement. He was also a skilled orator and writer, and...