Anna Hazare
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Summary
Anna Hazare was born on June 15, 1937[1], in Bhingar[2]. He has worked as a sociologist[3], human rights defender[4], environmentalist[5], and revolutionary[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,616 views/month, #6,278 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: June 15, 1938[8]
- Country of citizenship: India[9]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[10], CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[11], Padma Shri in social work[12]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Anna Hazare[15]
- Residence: Ralegan Siddhi[16]
- Family name: Hazare[17]
- Given name: Anna[18]
- Official website: http://annahazare.org/[19]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[20]
Why It Matters
Anna Hazare has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]
He has been cited as an influence by Aseem Trivedi[23], an artist[24], b. 1987[25], of India[26], specialised in political cartoon[27].
FAQs
Where was Anna Hazare born?
Anna Hazare's place of birth was Bhingar[2].
What did Anna Hazare do for work?
Anna Hazare worked as a sociologist[3], human rights defender[4], environmentalist[5], and revolutionary[6].
What awards did Anna Hazare receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[10], CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[11], and Padma Shri in social work[12].
Who did Anna Hazare influence?
Anna Hazare has been cited as an influence by Aseem Trivedi[23].