Shankar Dayal Sharma
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Summary
Shankar Dayal Sharma was born on August 19, 1918[1], in Bhopal[2]. He died on December 26, 1999[3], in New Delhi[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,420 views/month, #6,797 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Vimala Sharma[8]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[9], India[10], Dominion of India[11]
- Position held: Member of the Lok Sabha[12], Governor of Maharashtra[13], Vice President of India[14], President of India[15], governor of Andhra Pradesh[16], Governor of Punjab[17], Member of the 7th Lok Sabha[18]
- Educated at: University of Allahabad[19], University of Lucknow[20], Fitzwilliam College[21], University of Cambridge[22], Harvard Law School[23], University of Zurich[24]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[27]
- Commons category: Shankar Dayal Sharma[28]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[29]
- Family name: Sharma[30]
- Given name: Shankar[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[33], English[34]
- Name in native language: शंकर दयाल शर्मा[35]
- Number of children: 4[36]
- Candidacy in election: 1992 Indian presidential election[37]
Why It Matters
Shankar Dayal Sharma has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Shankar Dayal Sharma born?
Shankar Dayal Sharma was born in Bhopal[2].
Where did Shankar Dayal Sharma die?
Shankar Dayal Sharma passed away in New Delhi[4].
Who was Shankar Dayal Sharma married to?
Shankar Dayal Sharma's spouses include Vimala Sharma[8].
What did Shankar Dayal Sharma do for work?
Shankar Dayal Sharma worked as a politician[5] and lawyer[6].
Where did Shankar Dayal Sharma go to school?
Shankar Dayal Sharma was educated at University of Allahabad[19], University of Lucknow[20], Fitzwilliam College[21], and University of Cambridge[22].