Dadabhai Naoroji was an Indian political leader, merchant, scholar, and writer who played a role in both Indian and British public life. He was among the founding members of the Indian National Congress and served as its President on three occasions, from 1886 to 1887, 1893 to 1894 and 1906 to 1907. Naoroji's early career included serving as the Diwan of Baroda in 1874. Subsequently, he moved to England, where he continued to advocate for Indian interests. In 1892, he was elected to the House of Commons as a Liberal Party Member of Parliament, representing Finsbury Central until 1895. He was the second person of Asian descent to become a British MP following David Ochterlony Dyce Sombre, who was an Anglo Indian MP.
Dadabhai Naoroji, Indian academic and politician, President of the Indian National Congress (died 1917)
On September 4, in the year 1825, Dadabhai Naoroji, Indian academic and politician, President of the Indian National Congress (died 1917). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 4, one of 439 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on September 4, 1825 (AD era).
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 12 August 2026.
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