K. C. Mammen Mappillai
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K. C. Mammen Mappillai became editor of the Malayalam language (spoken in the Indian state of Kerala) daily called Malayala Manorama
after Kandathil Varghese Mappillai died. Besides being a noted journalist
, he was a freedom-fighter. He was a member of the Sree Moolam Popular Assembly
. He also went into development of plantations, and was the inspiration behind the various enterprises of his sons.
Born in 1873, he died at the turn of the year of 1953 and 1954. He married Kunjandamma (Modisseril family) who died in September 1950. His children consisted of eight sons and one daughter:-
Malayala Manorama
Malayala Manorama is a daily news paper, in Malayalam language, published in the state of Kerala, India. It was first published as a weekly on 14 March 1890, and currently has a readership of over 16 million . The Malayalam word "manorama" roughly translates to "entertainer"...
after Kandathil Varghese Mappillai died. Besides being a noted journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, he was a freedom-fighter. He was a member of the Sree Moolam Popular Assembly
Sree Moolam Popular Assembly
Sree Moolam Popular Assembly of Travancore was the first popularly elected legislature in the history of India.Its predecessor legislative council was formed in Travancore in 1888 with 8 appointed members. Sree Moolam Thirunal Ramavarma who became king of Travancore in 1886 set up this unique...
. He also went into development of plantations, and was the inspiration behind the various enterprises of his sons.
Born in 1873, he died at the turn of the year of 1953 and 1954. He married Kunjandamma (Modisseril family) who died in September 1950. His children consisted of eight sons and one daughter:-
- K. M. CherianK. M. CherianK. M. Cherian is a leading Indian heart surgeon who has pioneered new treatments, founded new hospitals and earned an international reputation. He is the founding chairman of Frontier Lifeline based in Chennai, and the Dr K M Cherian Heart Foundation....
(Awarded Padma Shree, Padma Bhushan) (Children: Maami, Cherian, Sarasu) - K. M. Oommen (Children: Kuriyan, Accakutty, Mammi, Oommen, Ashwathy)
- K. M. Eapen (Children: Ammini, Susy, Mary, Mammen)
- K. M. Varghese Mappillai (Children: Mammen, Soma)
- K. M. Jacob (Children: Aniyan, Mammen, Jacob)
- K. M. Philip (Awarded Padma Shree) (Children: Sen, Peter)
- Mariam: Mrs. Kuriyan Matthan (Children: Mariam, Kuriyan, Jacob, Elizabeth)
- K. M. MathewK. M. MathewK. M. Mathew was a former Editor-in-chief of leading Malayalam daily Malayala Manorama.He joined the newspaper as Managing Editor in 1954 and went on to become Editor in chief in 1973....
(Children: Mammen (Awarded Padma Shree), Philip, Jacob, Thangam) - K. M. Mammen MappillaiK. M. Mammen MappillaiK. M. Mammen Mappillai was born in Kerala. He was born to K. C. Mammen Mappillai and Kunjandamma as the youngest of the prosperous family of eight sons and a daughter....
(Awarded Padma Shree) (Children: Vinoo, Ravi, Remani, Arun)