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1587748The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Krisnavarma, ShiamjiC. Hayavadana Rao


Krisnavarma, Shiamji, B.A., (Oxford), now in Paris, France; b. in a Native State in India; educ: first in India; proceeded to England and joined the Oxford University, where he graduated; lived for many years in England, and was of considerable help to Indian students in England; founded the “India House” in London, to serve as home and headquarters to Indians visiting England; started a monthly journal styled the “Indian Socialogist”, which has been de-barred from circulation in India; is a lawyer by profession and was called to the Bar at the Inner Temple; was for some time in Government service, which he resigned; founded the Herbert Spencer Scholarship of Oxford for the purpose of advancing the cause of India; one of the conditions of the Scholarship is that the holders shall not receive or accept Government service in India; has been living out of British Dominions since 1908. Address: Paris, France.