Basava
Philosopher and poet
Basava, also called Basavēśvara and Basavaṇṇa, was an Indian philosopher, poet, Lingayat social reformer in the Shiva-focused bhakti movement, and a Hindu Shaivite social reformer during the reign of the Kalyani Chalukya/Kalachuri dynasty. Wikipedia
Born: 1134, Basavana Bagewadi, India
Died: 1196 (age 62 years), Kudala Sangama, India
Parents: Maadarasa and Madalambike
Literary works: Vachanaas