Zail Singh
President of India from 1982 to 1987
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Summary
Zail Singh was born on May 5, 1916[1], in Sandhwan[2]. He died on December 25, 1994[3], in Chandigarh[4]. He worked as a politician[5], badminton executive and administrator[6], and freedom fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,057 views/month, #6,643 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Joginder Singh[9]
- Country of citizenship: India[10], British Raj[11], Dominion of India[12]
- Position held: Minister of Home Affairs[13], Member of the Lok Sabha[14], Chief Minister of Punjab[15], President of India[16], Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly[17], Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement[18], Member of the 7th Lok Sabha[19]
- Award received: honorary doctor of Comenius University[20]
- Religion or worldview: Sikhism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[23]
- Commons category: Giani Zail Singh[24]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[25]
- Family name: Singh[26]
- Given name: Zail[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[28]
- Name in native language: ਗਿਆਨੀ ਜ਼ੈਲ ਸਿੰਘ[29]
- Candidacy in election: 1982 Indian presidential election[30]
Why It Matters
Zail Singh has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Zail Singh born?
Zail Singh was born in Sandhwan[2].
Where did Zail Singh die?
Zail Singh passed away in Chandigarh[4].
What did Zail Singh do for work?
Zail Singh worked as a politician[5], badminton executive and administrator[6], and freedom fighter[7].
What awards did Zail Singh receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of Comenius University[20].