Born: 12 January 1863 · Died: 4 July 1902 · Age at death: 39
How old was Swami Vivekananda when he died?
Swami Vivekananda died aged 39. He was born on 12 January 1863 and died on 4 July 1902.
Indian Hindu monk whose speech at the 1893 Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago introduced yoga and Vedanta to the West
Did you know?He received a standing ovation after his opening speech at the first Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893.
Quick facts
Date of birth12 January 1863
Date of death4 July 1902
Age at death39
Cause of deathStroke
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKolkata, India
Occupationmonk, philosopher, writer
Editor's Take:
Swami Vivekananda brought Hindu philosophy to the Western world. Born in Calcutta, he became the chief disciple of the mystic Ramakrishna. In 1893 he spoke at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. His opening words, "Sisters and brothers of America", drew a standing ovation. He taught that all religions lead to the same truth. In India he inspired national pride and founded the Ramakrishna Mission to serve the poor. He died at just 39.
Key Milestones
1881: Ramakrishna – meets his guru
1893: Chicago – "Sisters and brothers of America"
1894: Vedanta Society – New York
1897: Ramakrishna Mission – founded
Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher, author, religious teacher, and the chief disciple of the Indian mystic Ramakrishna.
