Early Life
Krishnamachari was born in a Vaishnavite Brahmin family in the village of Vangal in the then Salem District on February 8, 1881. He was the fourth and youngest son of Vangal Thiruvenkatachari (1837-1934) a rich and powerful landlord.
Krishnamachari had his early education in Vangal and graduated from the Presidency College, Madras and Madras Law College. On completion of his education, Krishnamachari qualified for the Indian civil service.
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