Agnivesh

Indian social activist (1939–2020)
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Agnivesh

Summary

Agnivesh is a human[1]. Born in Sakti[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1939[3]. He died in New Delhi[4]. He died on September 11, 2020[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and social worker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Agnivesh's place of birth was Sakti[2].
  • Agnivesh died in New Delhi[4].
  • Agnivesh was born on September 21, 1939[3].
  • Agnivesh died on September 11, 2020[5].
  • Agnivesh held citizenship in India[9].
  • Agnivesh held citizenship in British Raj[10].
  • Agnivesh held citizenship in Dominion of India[11].
  • Agnivesh's professions included writer[6].
  • Agnivesh's professions included social worker[7].
  • Agnivesh was employed by University of Calcutta[12].
  • Agnivesh's education included a stint at University of Calcutta[13].
  • Agnivesh received the Right Livelihood Award[14].
  • Agnivesh is recorded as male[15].
  • Agnivesh's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Agnivesh was affiliated with the Janata Dal[17].
  • Agnivesh's Commons category is recorded as Agnivesh[18].
  • Agnivesh's official website is recorded as http://www.swamiagnivesh.com/[19].
  • Agnivesh's described by source is recorded as Swami Agnivesh, Crusader Against Labor Abuses in India, Dies at 80[20].
  • Agnivesh's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[21].
  • Agnivesh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hindi[22].
  • Agnivesh's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Vepa Shyam Rao'}[23].
  • Agnivesh's affiliation string is recorded as World Council of Arya Samaj[24].
  • Agnivesh's writing language is recorded as Hindi[25].
  • Agnivesh's writing language is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Sakti[2], Agnivesh… he was born on September 21, 1939[3].

Education

Agnivesh was educated at University of Calcutta[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and social worker[7]. Agnivesh was employed by University of Calcutta[12].

Recognition

Agnivesh received the Right Livelihood Award[14].

Personal Life

Agnivesh was affiliated with the Janata Dal[17].

Death and Burial

Agnivesh died on September 11, 2020[5]. He passed away in New Delhi[4].

Why It Matters

Agnivesh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (104 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Agnivesh born?

Agnivesh's place of birth was Sakti[2].

Where did Agnivesh die?

Agnivesh passed away in New Delhi[4].

What did Agnivesh do for work?

Agnivesh worked as writer[6] and social worker[7].

Where did Agnivesh go to school?

Agnivesh was educated at University of Calcutta[13].

What awards did Agnivesh receive?

Honors received include Right Livelihood Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . rightlivelihood.org. rightlivelihood.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . rightlivelihood.org. rightlivelihood.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . rightlivelihood.org. rightlivelihood.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . rightlivelihood.org. rightlivelihood.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Davos 2017 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Davos 2017 Participant List. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Participant in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017
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    Writing language Hindi, English
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