Frank Anthony

Frank Anthony
Frank Anthony
	Anthony on a 2003 post-stamp of India
Born	25 September 1908; Jubblepore, Central Provinces and Berar, British India; (present day Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India)
Died	3 December 1993 (aged 85); New Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	Nagpur University; Inner Temple, London;
Occupations	Politician; Advocate;
Organization	Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

Frank Anthony (25 September 1908 – 3 December 1993) was a leader of the Anglo-Indian and Christian community in India, and was until his death the Anglo-Indian nominated representative in the Parliament of India except 6th and 9th Lok Sabha. He served as the president of the All India Anglo-Indian Association.

Frank Anthony was a part of the constituent assembly that wrote the Constitution of India. He was deeply opposed to the partition of India.

Anthony was known for championing Christian education. He was also the founder of the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) which operates the ICSE board of Education in India.

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