Arun Jaitley

Indian politician and attorney (1952–2019)
Person human Q3629480
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Arun Jaitley

Summary

Arun Jaitley is a human[1]. He was born in New Delhi[2]. He was born on December 28, 1952[3]. He died in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi[4]. He died on August 24, 2019[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], spokesperson[8], and strategist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,413 views/month, #6,071 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Arun Jaitley's place of birth was New Delhi[2].
  • Arun Jaitley died in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi[4].
  • Arun Jaitley was born on December 28, 1952[3].
  • Arun Jaitley died on August 24, 2019[5].
  • Arun Jaitley was married to Sangeeta Jaitely[11].
  • A child of Arun Jaitley was Rohan Jaitley[12].
  • Arun Jaitley held citizenship in India[13].
  • Arun Jaitley's professions included politician[6].
  • Arun Jaitley worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Arun Jaitley worked as a spokesperson[8].
  • Arun Jaitley worked as a strategist[9].
  • Arun Jaitley held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[14].
  • Arun Jaitley held the position of Minister of Finance[15].
  • Arun Jaitley held the position of Minister of Defence[16].
  • Arun Jaitley held the position of Minister of Law and Justice of India[17].
  • Arun Jaitley held the position of Minister of Defence[18].
  • Arun Jaitley held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha[19].
  • Arun Jaitley was educated at University of Delhi[20].
  • Arun Jaitley was educated at Shri Ram College of Commerce[21].
  • Arun Jaitley's education included a stint at St. Xavier's School, Delhi[22].
  • Arun Jaitley was educated at Faculty of Law[23].
  • Arun Jaitley received the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[24].
  • Arun Jaitley received the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award[25].
  • Arun Jaitley received the Banga Bibhushan[26].
  • Arun Jaitley received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[27].

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Origins and Family

Arun Jaitley's place of birth was New Delhi[2]. He was born on December 28, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at University of Delhi[20], a central university[28], in India[29], founded in 1922[30], headquartered in New Delhi[31]; Shri Ram College of Commerce[21], an academic institution[32], in India[33], founded in 1920[34]; St. Xavier's School, Delhi[22], a school[35], in India[36], founded in 2010[37]; and Faculty of Law[23], a faculty[38], in India[39], founded in 1924[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], spokesperson[8], and strategist[9]. Positions held include member of Rajya Sabha[14], a position[41], in India[42]; Minister of Finance[15], a position[43], in India[44], founded in 1946[45]; Minister of Defence[16], a position[46], in India[47], founded in 1946[48]; Minister of Law and Justice of India[17], a position[49], in India[50], founded in 1947[51]; and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha[19], a public office[52], in India[53].

Recognition

Awards received include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[24], an award[54], in India[55], founded in 2005[56]; Outstanding Parliamentarian Award[25], an award[57], in India[58], founded in 1995[59]; Banga Bibhushan[26], an award[60], in India[61], founded in 2011[62]; and Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[27], an award[63], in India[64].

Personal Life

Arun Jaitley was married to Sangeeta Jaitely[11]. A child of him was Rohan Jaitley[12]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[65]. He was affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party[66].

Death and Burial

Arun Jaitley died on August 24, 2019[5]. He passed away in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi[4]. The cause of death was cancer[67].

Why It Matters

Arun Jaitley ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,413 views/month, #6,071 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Arun Jaitley born?

Arun Jaitley was born in New Delhi[2].

Where did Arun Jaitley die?

Arun Jaitley passed away in All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi[4].

Who was Arun Jaitley married to?

Arun Jaitley's spouses include Sangeeta Jaitely[11].

What did Arun Jaitley do for work?

Arun Jaitley worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], spokesperson[8], and strategist[9].

Where did Arun Jaitley go to school?

Arun Jaitley was educated at University of Delhi[20], Shri Ram College of Commerce[21], St. Xavier's School, Delhi[22], and Faculty of Law[23].

What awards did Arun Jaitley receive?

Honors received include CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[24], Outstanding Parliamentarian Award[25], Banga Bibhushan[26], and Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[27].

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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