Background
Thangaraj, Manuel Amirthavasagam was born on July 11, 1918 in Erode, India. Son of Amirthavasagam and Navaneetham Thangaraj.
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Thangaraj, Manuel Amirthavasagam was born on July 11, 1918 in Erode, India. Son of Amirthavasagam and Navaneetham Thangaraj.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Annamalai University, India, 1939. Master of Arts, Annamalai University, India, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, Toronto University, 1948.
Lecturer in physics Madras Christian College, 1939-1948, professor, head department physics, 1948-1967. Professor, principal American College, Madurai, India, 1967-1979. General secretary All India Association for Christian Higher Education, New Delhi, 1979-1982.
Director, founder Anbagam Institution Mentally Handicapped Children, Madurai, India, since 1970. Director S.B.T. Teacher Training College in Special Education, India, since 1990. Honorary director Christian Mission Hospital, Madurai, 1982-1985.
Governing board St. Stephens College, Delhi, 1979-1982, Union Christian College, Batala, Punjab, 1979-1982, International School, Kodaikanal, 1985-1997, Lady Doak College, Madurai, since 1986, chairman, since 1999. Chairman India program United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia, 1991-1997. Executive and governor board Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, 1968-1997, chairman, 1971-1978.
Governor council American College, Madurai, since 1997.
Treasurer Diocese of Madurai-Ramnad, Madurai, 1982-1985. Examiner Government India Public Service Commission, New Delhi, 1958-1961.
Married Mary Monica Coelho, December 29, 1948. 1 child, Arun Joseph.