Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
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Summary
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was born on July 6, 1901[1], in Kolkata[2]. He died on June 24, 1953[3], in Srinagar[4]. He worked as a politician[5], university teacher[6], barrister[7], and freedom fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.051% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,950 views/month, #515 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Ashutosh Mukherjee[10]
- Mother: Q139498218[11]
- Country of citizenship: India[12], British Raj[13], Dominion of India[14]
- Native language: Bangla[15]
- Ethnic group: Bengali Hindus[16]
- Position held: Member of the 1st Lok Sabha[17], Minister of Commerce and Industry[18], Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta[19], Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[20], Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India[21]
- Employer: University of Calcutta[22]
- Educated at: Presidency University[23]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[24]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha[27], Bharatiya Jana Sangh[28], Indian National Congress[29]
- Commons category: Shyama Prasad Mukherjee[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Family name: Mookerjee[32]
- Given name: Shyama[33], Prasad[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Shyama Prasad Mukherjee[35]
- Political ideology: Hindutva[36]
- Manner of death: natural causes[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Bangla[38]
- Name in native language: শ্যামাপ্রসাদ মুখোপাধ্যায়[39]
- Sibling: Umaprasad Mukhopadhyay[40]
- Writing language: Bangla[41]
- Facial hair: walrus moustache[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Shyama Prasad Mukherjee include Port of Kolkata[43], a port[44], in India[45] and Chenani-Nashri Tunnel[46], a road tunnel[47], in India[48].
Why It Matters
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
Entities named for him include Port of Kolkata[43], a port[44], in India[45] and Chenani-Nashri Tunnel[46], a road tunnel[47], in India[48].
FAQs
Where was Shyama Prasad Mukherjee born?
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's place of birth was Kolkata[2].
Where did Shyama Prasad Mukherjee die?
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee passed away in Srinagar[4].
Who were Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's parents?
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's father was Ashutosh Mukherjee[10]. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's mother was Q139498218[11].
What did Shyama Prasad Mukherjee do for work?
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee worked as a politician[5], university teacher[6], barrister[7], and freedom fighter[8].
Where did Shyama Prasad Mukherjee go to school?
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was educated at Presidency University[23].
What awards did Shyama Prasad Mukherjee receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[24].