Asaf Ali

Indian politician (1888-1953)
Person human Q684845
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Summary

Asaf Ali is a human[1]. He was born in Seohara[2]. He was born on May 11, 1888[3]. He died in Bern[4]. He died on April 1, 1953[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (432 views/month, #7,085 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Asaf Ali was born in Seohara[2].
  • Asaf Ali died in Bern[4].
  • Asaf Ali was born on May 11, 1888[3].
  • Asaf Ali died on April 1, 1953[5].
  • Asaf Ali was married to Aruna Asaf Ali[11].
  • Asaf Ali held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • Asaf Ali held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • Asaf Ali held citizenship in India[14].
  • Asaf Ali worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Asaf Ali worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Asaf Ali worked as a jurist[8].
  • Asaf Ali's professions included politician[9].
  • Asaf Ali held the position of Governor of Odisha[15].
  • Asaf Ali held the position of ambassador of India[16].
  • Asaf Ali held the position of member of the Central Legislative Assembly[17].
  • Asaf Ali held the position of Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[18].
  • Asaf Ali held the position of Governor of Odisha[19].
  • Asaf Ali's education included a stint at St. Stephen's College[20].
  • Asaf Ali's religion is recorded as Islam[21].
  • Asaf Ali is recorded as male[22].
  • Asaf Ali's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Asaf Ali was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[24].
  • Asaf Ali's Commons category is recorded as Asaf Ali[25].
  • Asaf Ali's given name is recorded as Asaf[26].
  • Asaf Ali's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ur', 'text': 'عساف علی'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Asaf Ali's place of birth was Seohara[2]. He was born on May 11, 1888[3].

Education

Asaf Ali's education included a stint at St. Stephen's College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include Governor of Odisha[15], ambassador of India[16], member of the Central Legislative Assembly[17], and Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[18].

Personal Life

Among Asaf Ali's spouses was Aruna Asaf Ali[11]. His religion is recorded as Islam[21]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[24].

Death and Burial

Asaf Ali died on April 1, 1953[5]. He died in Bern[4].

Why It Matters

Asaf Ali ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (432 views/month, #7,085 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Asaf Ali born?

Asaf Ali was born in Seohara[2].

Where did Asaf Ali die?

Asaf Ali died in Bern[4].

Who was Asaf Ali married to?

Asaf Ali's spouses include Aruna Asaf Ali[11].

What did Asaf Ali do for work?

Asaf Ali worked as lawyer[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and politician[9].

Where did Asaf Ali go to school?

Asaf Ali was educated at St. Stephen's College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] ↑ . cadindia.clpr.org.in. cadindia.clpr.org.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Sudzuki Erina · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Seohara
    Educated at → St. Stephen's College
    Sitelink count → 20
    Given name → Asaf
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Position held: Governor of Odisha"
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