Satyananda Somasundaran[1] (27 July 1879 – 14 December 1959), popularly known as Somasundara Bharathiar, was a Tamil researcher, writer, professor and lawyer.

He participated in the Anti-Hindi agitations of Tamil Nadu.

He also headed the movement for the abolition of untouchability in Madurai.

He was born to Subramaniya Nayakkar (Ettappa Pillai) - Muthammal on 27 July 1879 in Ettayapuram.

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