Thiruvalluvar

Born as Valluvan, he was a Weaver Sage. A celebrated Tamil Poet and Philosopher. He was given the respectful address of Thiruvalluar.

Thought to have lived sometime between 4BC and 1BC. It is also thought that he was born either in Thiru Mylai (Mylapore) Chennai in Tamil Nadu or in ThirunainarKuruchi, a village in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu.

He lived in Mylapore, Chennai. His Wife was Vasuki.