Subbiah Muthiah | |
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.jpg) S. Muthiah speaking at a Madras Day 2015 presentation on "The story of photography in Madras" | |
| Born | Muthiah 13 April 1930 |
| Died | 20 April 2019 (aged 89) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | journalist |
| Employer | T. T. K. Maps |
| Known for | books on the History of Chennai, conservation activities |
| Title | MBE |
| Spouse |
Valliammai Muthiah
(m. 1969; died 2013) |
| Children | Ranjani, Parvathi |
Subbiah Muthiah MBE (13 April 1930 – 20 April 2019)[1] was an Indian writer, journalist, cartographer, amateur historian and heritage activist known for his writings on the political and cultural history of Chennai city.[2] He was the founder of the fortnightly newspaper Madras Musings and the principal organizer of the annual Madras Day celebrations. Muthiah was also the founder-President of the Madras Book Club.
- ^ Rao, manasa (20 April 2019). "Master chronicler of Madras no more: S Muthiah passes away at 89". Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Chennai". lifeinchennai.com. Retrieved 27 July 2009.