Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bhikaiji Rustom Cama |
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| Famous for | Being the first person who unfurled the 'Flag of Indian Independence' at the ‘Socialist Congress’ event at Stuttgart in Germany on 22nd August 1907. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Alexandra Girls’ English Institution |
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| School Education | Alexandra Girls’ English Institution, Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Date of Death | 13/08/1936 |
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| Place of Death | Parsi General Hospital, Mumbai |
| Death Cause | Prolonged Illness |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Hometown | Navsari, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1885 |
Family
| Husband | Rustom Cama (British lawyer) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Bhikaiji Cama was a notable Indian freedom fighter who raised the Flag of Indian Independence in Stuttgart, Germany in 1907. | |
| Her husband, Rustom Cama, came from an affluent family with a history in India's fight for freedom. | |
| During the Bombay plague epidemic, she selflessly cared for patients afflicted with the disease. | |
| Bhikaiji Cama worked alongside renowned Indian freedom fighters such as Dadabhai Naoroji in London and Shyamji Krishna Varma in France. | |
| While in Europe during her period of exile, she authored books about Indian revolutionary movements. | |
| At the Socialist Congress event in Germany, Bhikaiji Cama unfurled the Flag of Indian Independence and made passionate appeals for India's liberation. | |
| She encountered obstacles and was arrested for her anti-British endeavors in Europe. | |
| Advocating for gender equality and women's rights was a significant focus of Bhikaiji Cama's public speeches. | |
| After spending years away from her homeland, she returned to India before her passing due to illness. |
