Ayyappa Paniker

Indian poet and critic (1930-2006)
Person human Q4831900
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Ayyappa Paniker

Summary

Ayyappa Paniker is a human[1]. Born in Kavalam[2], he… he was born on September 12, 1930[3]. He passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4]. He died on August 23, 2006[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kavalam[2], Ayyappa Paniker…
  • Ayyappa Paniker passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].
  • Ayyappa Paniker was born on September 12, 1930[3].
  • Ayyappa Paniker was born on January 1, 1930[12].
  • Ayyappa Paniker died on August 23, 2006[5].
  • Ayyappa Paniker held citizenship in India[13].
  • Ayyappa Paniker held citizenship in British Raj[14].
  • Ayyappa Paniker held citizenship in Dominion of India[15].
  • Malayalam was Ayyappa Paniker's native language[16].
  • Ayyappa Paniker's professions included linguist[6].
  • Ayyappa Paniker worked as a translator[7].
  • Ayyappa Paniker worked as a literary critic[8].
  • Ayyappa Paniker's professions included poet[9].
  • Ayyappa Paniker's professions included writer[10].
  • Among Ayyappa Paniker's employers was University of Kerala[17].
  • Ayyappa Paniker's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • Ayyappa Paniker's education included a stint at Indiana University[19].
  • Ayyappa Paniker's education included a stint at Malabar Christian College[20].
  • Ayyappa Paniker was educated at University of Kerala[21].
  • Ayyappa Paniker was educated at University College Thiruvananthapuram[22].
  • Ayyappa Paniker received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[23].
  • Ayyappa Paniker received the Sahitya Akademi Award[24].
  • Ayyappa Paniker received the Padma Shri in literature and education[25].
  • Ayyappa Paniker received the Saraswati Samman[26].
  • Ayyappa Paniker is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kavalam[2], Ayyappa Paniker… Recorded date of birth include September 12, 1930[3] and January 1, 1930[12]. Malayalam was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Indiana University[19], a state university system[32], in United States[33], founded in 1820[34], headquartered in Bloomington[35]; Malabar Christian College[20], a college[36], in India[37], founded in 1909[38]; University of Kerala[21], a state public university[39], in India[40], founded in 1937[41]; and University College Thiruvananthapuram[22], a college[42], in India[43], founded in 1834[44], headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], poet[9], and writer[10]. Among Ayyappa Paniker's employers was University of Kerala[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[23], an award[46], in India[47], founded in 1958[48]; Sahitya Akademi Award[24], a literary award[49], in India[50]; Padma Shri in literature and education[25]; and Saraswati Samman[26], a literary award[51], in India[52], founded in 1991[53].

Death and Burial

Ayyappa Paniker died on August 23, 2006[5]. He passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].

Why It Matters

Ayyappa Paniker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Ayyappa Paniker born?

Ayyappa Paniker was born in Kavalam[2].

Where did Ayyappa Paniker die?

Ayyappa Paniker passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].

What did Ayyappa Paniker do for work?

Ayyappa Paniker worked as linguist[6], translator[7], literary critic[8], poet[9], and writer[10].

Where did Ayyappa Paniker go to school?

Ayyappa Paniker was educated at Harvard University[18], Indiana University[19], Malabar Christian College[20], and University of Kerala[21].

What awards did Ayyappa Paniker receive?

Honors received include Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[23], Sahitya Akademi Award[24], Padma Shri in literature and education[25], and Saraswati Samman[26].

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  24. [12] . NUKAT. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.

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  25. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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