Kayamkulam Kochunni
Kayamkulam Kochunni | |
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| Born | c. 1818 |
| Died | 1859 (aged 41) Travancore prison 1895/1896(aged 77) |
| Resting place | Pettah Juma Masjid, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Monuments | Shrine at Edappara Maladevar Nada Temple, Kozhencherry |
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| Known for | Stealing from rich people and giving to the poor |
Kayamkulam Kochunni (born c. 1818) was a revolutionary from Kayamkulam, who lived during the late 19th century. He was active in the Travancore area in the present-day Kerala, India. He is said to have stolen from the rich and given to the poor. Legends on his life are part of the folklore of Kerala. His stories are often associated with his friend and fellow outlaw Ithikkara Pakki. A shrine dedicated to Kochunni exists near Kozhencherry.