Birendra of Nepal

Summary

Birendra of Nepal is a human^[1]. Born in Kathmandu^[2], he… he was born on +1945-12-28T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Kathmandu^[4]. He died on +2001-06-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a monarch^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (954 views/month, #6,687 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Birendra of Nepal's place of birth was Kathmandu^[2].
• Birendra of Nepal passed away in Kathmandu^[4].
• Birendra of Nepal was born on +1945-12-28T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Birendra of Nepal was born on +1945-12-29T00:00:00Z^[8].
• Birendra of Nepal died on +2001-06-01T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Pashupatinath Temple^[9].
• Birendra of Nepal's father was Mahendra I of Nepal^[10].
• Birendra of Nepal's mother was Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal^[11].
• Among Birendra of Nepal's spouses was Aishwarya of Nepal^[12].
• A child of Birendra of Nepal was Princess Shruti of Nepal^[13].
• A child of Birendra of Nepal was Dipendra of Nepal^[14].
• A child of Birendra of Nepal was Prince Nirajan of Nepal^[15].
• Birendra of Nepal held citizenship in Nepal^[16].
• Birendra of Nepal's professions included monarch^[6].
• Birendra of Nepal held the position of King of Nepal^[17].
• Birendra of Nepal was educated at Harvard University^[18].
• Birendra of Nepal was educated at Eton College^[19].
• Birendra of Nepal's education included a stint at University of Tokyo^[20].
• Birendra of Nepal's education included a stint at Loreto Convent^[21].
• Birendra of Nepal was educated at St. Joseph's School, Darjeeling^[22].
• Birendra of Nepal's education included a stint at St Joseph's College, Darjeeling^[23].
• Birendra of Nepal received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[24].
• Birendra of Nepal received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania^[25].
• Birendra of Nepal received the Royal Victorian Chain^[26].
• Birendra of Nepal received the Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kathmandu^[2], Birendra of Nepal… Recorded date of birth include +1945-12-28T00:00:00Z^[3] and +1945-12-29T00:00:00Z^[8]. His father was Mahendra I of Nepal^[10]. His mother was Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal^[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University^[18], a private university^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1636^[30], headquartered in Cambridge^[31]; Eton College^[19], a public school^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1440^[34]; University of Tokyo^[20], a research university^[35], in Japan^[36], founded in 1877^[37], headquartered in Hongō campus^[38]; Loreto Convent^[21], a school^[39], in India^[40], founded in 1846^[41]; St. Joseph's School, Darjeeling^[22], a boys' school^[42], in India^[43], founded in 1888^[44]; and St Joseph's College, Darjeeling^[23], a college^[45], in India^[46], founded in 1927^[47].

Career and Affiliations

Birendra of Nepal worked as a monarch^[6]. He held the position of King of Nepal^[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[24], a grade of an order^[48], in France^[49]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania^[25], a grade of an order^[50], in Romania^[51]; Royal Victorian Chain^[26], an award^[52], in United Kingdom^[53], founded in 1902^[54]; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[27], a grade of an order^[55], in Germany^[56]; Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum^[57]; and Order of Tri Shakti Patta^[58].

Personal Life

Among Birendra of Nepal's spouses was Aishwarya of Nepal^[12]. Children include Princess Shruti of Nepal^[13], a politician^[59], 1976–2001^[60], of Nepal^[61], awarded the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[62]; Dipendra of Nepal^[14], a king^[63], 1971–2001^[64], of Nepal^[65], awarded the Order of Tri Shakti Patta^[66]; and Prince Nirajan of Nepal^[15], an aristocrat^[67], 1977–2001^[68], of Nepal^[69]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism^[70].

Death and Burial

Birendra of Nepal died on +2001-06-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Kathmandu^[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound^[71]. Burial took place at Pashupatinath Temple^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Birendra of Nepal include Hydraena birendra^[72], a taxon^[73].

Why It Matters

Birendra of Nepal ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (954 views/month, #6,687 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[74] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[75]

Entities named for him include Hydraena birendra^[72], a taxon^[73].

FAQs

Where was Birendra of Nepal born?

Born in Kathmandu^[2], Birendra of Nepal…

Where did Birendra of Nepal die?

Birendra of Nepal passed away in Kathmandu^[4].

Who were Birendra of Nepal's parents?

Birendra of Nepal's father was Mahendra I of Nepal^[10]. Birendra of Nepal's mother was Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal^[11].

Who was Birendra of Nepal married to?

Birendra of Nepal's spouses include Aishwarya of Nepal^[12].

What did Birendra of Nepal do for work?

Birendra of Nepal worked as monarch^[6].

Where did Birendra of Nepal go to school?

Birendra of Nepal was educated at Harvard University^[18], Eton College^[19], University of Tokyo^[20], and Loreto Convent^[21].

What awards did Birendra of Nepal receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[24], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania^[25], Royal Victorian Chain^[26], and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany^[27].