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Venkatarama Krishnaswamy Iyer CSI (15 June 1863 – 28 December 1911) was an Indian lawyer who served as a justice of the High Court of Madras and on the Executive Council of the Governor of Madras known also as a leader in the second generation of the Mylapore clique.
Learn about the life and achievements of V Krishnaswami Iyer, a lawyer who became a judge, a banker, a club founder, a patron of Bharathi's poetry and a Sanskrit scholar. He was also involved in the prosecution of George Arbuthnot, the founder of Indian Bank and the sponsor of George Deva Sadhakam.
Jun 15, 2014 · The finale of the 150th birth anniversary of a very well-known Mylaporean, V. Krishnaswami Iyer was held at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore on Saturday morning. The year long celebration has included academic meets and honoring of scholars.
Nov 13, 2023 · Introduction. Venkatarama Krishnaswamy Iyer, more commonly known as V. Krishnaswamy Iyer, was a prominent figure in Indian history, particularly known for his contributions in the legal domain and public affairs.
Feb 11, 2014 · The celebrations to remember one of Mylapore’s great sons, V Krishnaswamy Iyer, born June 15 1863 is still on with a series of events held to celebrate 150th birth anniversary.
Feb 22, 2024 · The aim of eminent lawyer and philanthropist V. Krishnaswamy Iyer, who founded the Madras Sanskrit College in 1906, was to protect Indian tradition and culture.
Feb 7, 2012 · Krishnaswami Iyer was to be an active volunteer in the organising of the 1897 Congress Session in Madras. By 1903, when the next Session in Madras came about he had grown wealthy and influential. He embarked on a whirlwind tour of South India to collect funds for the Congress.
