S. T. Satyamurthi
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S. T. Satyamurthi MA, DSc, FZS | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent, Government Museum, Chennai and Connemara Public Library | |
| In office 1961 – 1978 | |
| Preceded by | A. Aiyappan |
| Succeeded by | N. Harinarayana |
| Assistant Superintendent, Government Museum, Chennai | |
| In office 1958 – 1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 June 1922 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Zoology |
| Institutions | Government Museum, Chennai |
S. Thomas Satyamurti (8 June 1922 – ?) was an Indian zoologist and museum director who contributed to museology and zoological research in India. He served as the Superintendent of the Government Museum, Chennai, and the Connemara Public Library from 1960 to 1978.
Career
Satyamurti began his career as a Curator for Zoology at the Madras Government Museum (1942–1951).[1] He then served in various roles:
- Curator, Natural History Museum, Darjeeling (1952–1953)[2]
- Curator, Natural History Section, Prince of Wales Museum, Bombay (1954)[1]
- Returned to Madras Government Museum as Curator (1956–1957)[1]
- Promoted to Assistant Superintendent, Madras Government Museum (1958-1960)[1]
- Served as Superintendent of the Madras Government Museum, and the Connemara Public Library (1961–1978)[3]
