Significant Figures

Historically significant persons leave statistical evidence of their presence behind, if one knows where to look for it. Significance is not simply related to fame and their individual achievements but whose reputation is likely to endure and they are not forgotten.

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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter F.

Faizunnesa Choudhurani

(1834 - 1903)

Nawab Begum Faizunnesa Choudhurani, most famous for her campaign for female education and other social issues, was awarded her title of "Nawab” in1889 Queen Victoria, making her the first female Nawab in South Asia ... Read more

Fazlul Huq

(1873 - 1920)

Abul Kasem Fazlul Huq, popularly known as "Sher-e-Bangla" (Tiger of Bengal), a statesman, jurist and activist involved in the creation of Pakistan, pushed for land reform in Bengal to curb the influence of powerful Hindu zamidars over the Muslim peasants. He was noted for his English oratory during speeches to the Bengali legislature and boycotted titles and knighthood granted by the British government ... Read more