Writers from Madurai

British mathematician and logician (1806–1871)

Manikkavacakar was a 3rd-century Tamil saint and poet who wrote Thiruvasagam and Thirukkovaiyar, books of Shaiva hymns. Tamil scholars and researchers share that he was a minister to the Pandya king Nedunjeliyan II (3rd Century CE) and lived in Madurai (or) he was a minister to the Pandya king Arikesari (6th Century CE).

Indian indigenist and politician

educator, writer, and welfare activist (1861-1954)

Indian actor

Tamil-language writer from India

Indian activist