K. P.
KESAVA MENON (Kizhakke Pote Kesava Menon) (1 September 1886 – 9 November 1978) was a patriot, idealist, journalist and Indian
independence activist. He was born in Tharoor village of Palakkad as the grandson of the Maharajah of Palghat and as the
son of Bhiman Achan. He graduated in Arts from Madras
University and Bar-at-law
from Middle Temple.
Menon was the founder of Mathrubhumi, a popular daily newspaper which owned the second place
in circulation in Kerala. He was the first Executive President of the Kerala
Sahtiya Academy.
Kp.P Kesava Menon had good knowledge of Kerala religious history. He had contributed good article about Indian Christianity. Satyameva jayathe.
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