Birendra of Nepal
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Summary
Birendra of Nepal was born on December 28, 1945[1], in Kathmandu[2]. He died on June 1, 2001[3], in Kathmandu[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,180 views/month, #6,687 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 29, 1945[7]
- Place of burial: Pashupatinath Temple[8]
- Father: Mahendra I of Nepal[9]
- Mother: Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal[10]
- Spouse: Aishwarya of Nepal[11]
- Child: Princess Shruti of Nepal[12], Dipendra of Nepal[13], Prince Nirajan of Nepal[14]
- Country of citizenship: Nepal[15]
- Position held: King of Nepal[16]
- Educated at: Harvard University[17], Eton College[18], University of Tokyo[19], Loreto Convent[20], St. Joseph's School, Darjeeling[21], St Joseph's College, Darjeeling[22]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[24], Royal Victorian Chain[25], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum[27], Order of Tri Shakti Patta[28], Order of the Star of Nepal[29], Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu[30], Order of the Yugoslav Star[31], Order of Merit[32], Order of the Elephant[33], Order of the Nile[34], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[35], Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion[36]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family: Shah dynasty[39]
- Anthem: Rastriya Gaan[40]
- Killed by: Dipendra of Nepal[41]
- Military branch: British Army[42]
- Commons category: Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev[43]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[44]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[45]
- Residence: Narayanhiti Palace[46]
- Family name: Shah[47]
- Given name: Birendra[48]
- Significant event: Nepalese royal massacre[49]
- Manner of death: patricide[50]
- Replaces: Mahendra I of Nepal[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Birendra of Nepal include Hydraena birendra[52], a taxon[53].
Why It Matters
Birendra of Nepal has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Hydraena birendra[52], a taxon[53].
FAQs
Where was Birendra of Nepal born?
Birendra of Nepal's place of birth was Kathmandu[2].
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[9]. Birendra of Nepal's mother was Indra, Crown Princess of Nepal[10].
Who was Birendra of Nepal married to?
Birendra of Nepal's spouses include Aishwarya of Nepal[11].
What did Birendra of Nepal do for work?
Birendra of Nepal worked as a monarch[5].
Where did Birendra of Nepal go to school?
Birendra of Nepal was educated at Harvard University[17], Eton College[18], University of Tokyo[19], and Loreto Convent[20].
What awards did Birendra of Nepal receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[23], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[24], Royal Victorian Chain[25], and Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].