When is Swami Vivekananda's birthday?

Swami Vivekananda's birthday is January 12. He was born on January 12, 1863 in Kolkata, India.

How old was Swami Vivekananda when he died?

Swami Vivekananda died on July 4, 1902, aged 39.

Who shares a birthday with Swami Vivekananda?

Famous people who share Swami Vivekananda's January 12 birthday include Jack London, Haruki Murakami, Edmund Burke, Jeff Bezos and Hermann Göring.

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Swami Vivekananda — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 12 January 1863 · Died: 4 July 1902 · Age: 39

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.

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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.

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Swami Vivekananda: The Monk Who Spoke to the World

Indian Hindu monk, 1863–1902

Narendranath Datta was born in Calcutta on 12 January 1863.

He became the chief disciple of Ramakrishna.

He spoke at the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago in 1893.

He founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897.

Career highlights

1881Ramakrishna: meets his guru
1893Chicago: "Sisters and brothers of America"
1894Vedanta Society: New York
1897Ramakrishna Mission: founded
1902Death: at Belur Math

Did you know?India celebrates his birthday, 12 January, as National Youth Day.

Age at death: 39
Years since death: 124

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Father: Vishwanath Datta

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When is Swami Vivekananda's birthday?: Swami Vivekananda's birthday is January 12. He was born on January 12, 1863 in Kolkata, India.
How old was Swami Vivekananda when he died?: Swami Vivekananda died on July 4, 1902, aged 39.
Who shares a birthday with Swami Vivekananda?: Famous people who share Swami Vivekananda's January 12 birthday include Jack London, Haruki Murakami, Edmund Burke, Jeff Bezos and Hermann Göring.

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