G. Sankara Kurup

Indian Malayali poet and literary critic (1901-1978)
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Summary

G. Sankara Kurup is a human[1]. Born in Nayathod[2], he… he was born on June 3, 1901[3]. He passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4]. He died on February 2, 1978[5]. He worked as a politician[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nayathod[2].
  • G. Sankara Kurup passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].
  • G. Sankara Kurup was born on June 3, 1901[3].
  • G. Sankara Kurup was born on 1901[10].
  • G. Sankara Kurup died on February 2, 1978[5].
  • G. Sankara Kurup died on 1978[11].
  • G. Sankara Kurup held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • G. Sankara Kurup held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • G. Sankara Kurup held citizenship in India[14].
  • G. Sankara Kurup worked as a politician[6].
  • G. Sankara Kurup worked as a poet[7].
  • G. Sankara Kurup worked as a writer[8].
  • G. Sankara Kurup held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[15].
  • A notable work attributed to G. Sankara Kurup is Odakkuzhal (Poetry)[16].
  • A notable work attributed to G. Sankara Kurup is Ithalukalkappuram[17].
  • G. Sankara Kurup received the Jnanpith Award[18].
  • G. Sankara Kurup received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[19].
  • G. Sankara Kurup received the Sahitya Akademi Award[20].
  • G. Sankara Kurup received the Padma Bhushan[21].
  • G. Sankara Kurup is recorded as male[22].
  • G. Sankara Kurup's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • G. Sankara Kurup's Commons category is recorded as G. Sankara Kurup[24].
  • G. Sankara Kurup's given name is recorded as G.[25].
  • G. Sankara Kurup's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
  • G. Sankara Kurup's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Malayalam[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nayathod[2], G. Sankara Kurup… Recorded date of birth include June 3, 1901[3] and 1901[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], poet[7], and writer[8]. G. Sankara Kurup held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[15].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Odakkuzhal (Poetry)[16], a literary work[28] and Ithalukalkappuram[17], a film[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Jnanpith Award[18], an award[30], in India[31], founded in 1961[32]; Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[19], an award[33], in India[34], founded in 1958[35]; Sahitya Akademi Award[20], a literary award[36], in India[37]; and Padma Bhushan[21], a civil decoration[38], in India[39], founded in 1954[40].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 2, 1978[5] and 1978[11]. G. Sankara Kurup passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].

Why It Matters

G. Sankara Kurup ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was G. Sankara Kurup born?

G. Sankara Kurup's place of birth was Nayathod[2].

Where did G. Sankara Kurup die?

G. Sankara Kurup passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].

What did G. Sankara Kurup do for work?

G. Sankara Kurup worked as politician[6], poet[7], and writer[8].

What awards did G. Sankara Kurup receive?

Honors received include Jnanpith Award[18], Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[19], Sahitya Akademi Award[20], and Padma Bhushan[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . jnanpith.net. jnanpith.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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