Benegal Shiva Rao

Indian politician (1891-1975)
Person human Q4834213
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Benegal Shiva Rao

Summary

Benegal Shiva Rao is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mangaluru[2]. He was born on February 26, 1891[3]. He passed away in Delhi[4]. He died on December 15, 1975[5]. He worked as an author[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Benegal Shiva Rao's place of birth was Mangaluru[2].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao died in Delhi[4].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao was born on February 26, 1891[3].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao died on December 15, 1975[5].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao was married to Kitty Shiva Rao[10].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao held citizenship in India[11].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao's professions included author[6].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao worked as a politician[7].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao worked as a journalist[8].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao held the position of Member of the Lok Sabha[14].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[15].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao held the position of Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[16].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao received the Padma Bhushan[17].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao is recorded as male[18].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Benegal Shiva Rao was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].

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Origins and Family

Benegal Shiva Rao was born in Mangaluru[2]. He was born on February 26, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include author[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. Positions held include Member of the Lok Sabha[14], a position[21], in India[22], founded in 1950[23]; member of Rajya Sabha[15], a position[24], in India[25]; and Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[16].

Recognition

Benegal Shiva Rao received the Padma Bhushan[17].

Personal Life

Among Benegal Shiva Rao's spouses was Kitty Shiva Rao[10]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].

Death and Burial

Benegal Shiva Rao died on December 15, 1975[5]. He died in Delhi[4].

Why It Matters

Benegal Shiva Rao ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Benegal Shiva Rao born?

Benegal Shiva Rao's place of birth was Mangaluru[2].

Where did Benegal Shiva Rao die?

Benegal Shiva Rao passed away in Delhi[4].

Who was Benegal Shiva Rao married to?

Benegal Shiva Rao's spouses include Kitty Shiva Rao[10].

What did Benegal Shiva Rao do for work?

Benegal Shiva Rao worked as author[6], politician[7], and journalist[8].

What awards did Benegal Shiva Rao receive?

Honors received include Padma Bhushan[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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