Bhai Vir Singh
Indian poet, scholar and theologian (1872–1957)
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Bhai Vir Singh was born on December 5, 1872[1], in Amritsar[2]. He died on June 10, 1957[3], in Amritsar[4]. He worked as a poet[5], writer[6], novelist[7], scholar[8], and theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (245 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: India[11], British Raj[12], Dominion of India[13]
- Native language: Punjabi[14]
- Educated at: Oriental College[15]
- Notable work: Mere Sainya Jio[16], Kambadi Kalai[17], Janamsakhis[18]
- Award received: Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[19], Padma Bhushan[20]
- Religion or worldview: Sikhism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Movement: Singh Sabha Movement[23]
- Genre: poetry[24], historical fiction[25], religious literature[26]
- Commons category: Vir Singh[27]
- Family name: Singh[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Punjabi[29]
- Birth name: Vir Singh[30], ਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ[31]
- Start of work period: 1891[32]
- End of work period: 1957[33]
- Writing language: Punjabi[34]
Why It Matters
Bhai Vir Singh is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Bhai Vir Singh born?
Bhai Vir Singh was born in Amritsar[2].
Where did Bhai Vir Singh die?
Bhai Vir Singh died in Amritsar[4].
What did Bhai Vir Singh do for work?
Bhai Vir Singh worked as a poet[5], writer[6], novelist[7], scholar[8], and theologian[9].
Where did Bhai Vir Singh go to school?
Bhai Vir Singh was educated at Oriental College[15].
What awards did Bhai Vir Singh receive?
Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Punjabi[19] and Padma Bhushan[20].