Raimon Panikkar

Raimon Panikkar (1918-2010) was a philosopher, writer, and scholar in the field of religious and intercultural studies. He was educated at several institutions, including the University of Mysore, University of Barcelona, University of Bonn, Complutense University of Madrid, Banaras Hindu University, and Pontifical Lateran University. Panikkar held citizenship in Spain, India, and British Raj.

Born in Barcelona on November 2, 1918, Raimon Panikkar passed away at the age of 91 in Tavertet, Spain, on August 26, 2010. Throughout his life and career, he contributed to the exploration and understanding of different religious and cultural traditions, often working to promote dialogue between faiths.