Why is Derozio famous?

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio was famous for his radical movement, the Young Bengal and for setting a new precedent for patriotic poetry in India. Some of his famous works include: To India – My Native Land and The Fakeer of Jungheera.

For further reading check the following articles:

• 19th Century Social and Religious Reforms Movements in India
• Revision Made Easy: Socio-Religious Reform Movements UPSC
• Indian Education System During British Rule