Thomas Babington Macaulay
Thomas Babington Macaulay was a British historian and politician known for his influential role in shaping colonial education policies in India, particularly through his advocacy for English as the language of instruction, which aimed to create a class of English-speaking Indians who would serve British interests.
Born on Oct 25, 1800 (225 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| India | 4 | 3.25 | 0.37% | +30% | 1,380,004,385 | 6,559,436 | $2,900,000 | 13,784$ |
| Totals | 4 | 1,380,004,385 | 6,559,436 | $2,900,000 | 13,784$ |
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India:
Macaulay is referenced in the context of his influence on India's mindset.
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India:
Thomas Babington Macaulay famously argued that English would create a class of Indians who were Indian by birth but English in intellect and sensibilities.
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India:
Macaulay is an accomplished scholar whose views on Indian education during the colonial period are still debated.
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India:
Thomas Babington Macaulay sought to create 'a class of persons, Indian in blood and colour, but English in tastes, in opinions, in morals, and in intellect'.
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United Kingdom:
Thomas Babington Macaulay was a key figure in advocating for English as the language of education in colonial India.
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