Swami Vivekananda
1863–1902 · Indian (Calcutta) · British Raj
Known for: Electrified the 1893 Parliament of Religions — 'Sisters and Brothers of America'
Vivekananda introduced Vedanta to the West at the 1893 World Parliament of Religions. Founded the Ramakrishna Mission.
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