Born: 15 August 1872 · Died: 5 December 1950 · Age at death: 78
How old was Aurobindo Ghosh when he died?
Aurobindo Ghosh died aged 78. He was born on 15 August 1872 and died on 5 December 1950.
Indian philosopher and yogi who led the fight for independence
Did you know?He was educated in England from a young age and attended King's College, Cambridge, before returning to India.
Quick facts
Date of birth15 August 1872
Date of death5 December 1950
Age at death78
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKolkata, India
Occupationpoet, translator, philosopher
Editor's Take:
Sri Aurobindo began as a fiery nationalist, calling openly for complete independence from Britain. A year in jail awaiting trial changed his direction. He emerged convinced that inner, spiritual change mattered most. In Pondicherry he developed what he called integral yoga. It aims to transform ordinary life rather than escape it. His writings fill dozens of volumes. His ideas inspired the experimental town of Auroville, founded near Pondicherry in 1968.
Key Milestones
1893: Returns to India from England
1906: Edits the newspaper Bande Mataram
1908: Arrested in the Alipore bomb case
1926: Founds his ashram in Pondicherry
Sri Aurobindo (born Aurobindo Ghosh; 15 August 1872 – 5 December 1950) was an Indian philosopher, yogi and nationalist who is noted for his participation in the movement for India's independence from British rule; he advocated for complete autonomy through his writings and political activity.
