Harekrishna Mahatab

politician from Odisha, India
Person human Q5092244
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Harekrishna Mahatab

Summary

Harekrishna Mahatab is a human[1]. He was born in Bhadrak district[2]. He was born on November 21, 1899[3]. He died in Bhubaneswar[4]. He died on January 2, 1987[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Harekrishna Mahatab was born in Bhadrak district[2].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab passed away in Bhubaneswar[4].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab was born on November 21, 1899[3].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab died on January 2, 1987[5].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab was married to Subhadra Mahtab[10].
  • A child of Harekrishna Mahatab was Bhartruhari Mahtab[11].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held citizenship in India[14].
  • Odia was Harekrishna Mahatab's native language[15].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab worked as a journalist[6].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab's professions included politician[7].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab worked as a writer[8].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held the position of Prime Minister of Orissa[16].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held the position of Member of the Sixth Odisha Legislative Assembly[17].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held the position of Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[18].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held the position of Chief Minister of Odisha[19].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held the position of Minister of Commerce and Industry[20].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab held the position of Governor of Bombay[21].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab's education included a stint at Ravenshaw College[22].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab was educated at Ravenshaw University[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Harekrishna Mahatab is Gan Majlis[24].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia[25].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab's religion is recorded as Hinduism[26].
  • Harekrishna Mahatab is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bhadrak district[2], Harekrishna Mahatab… he was born on November 21, 1899[3]. Odia was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at Ravenshaw College[22], a college[28], in India[29], founded in 1878[30] and Ravenshaw University[23], a university[31], in India[32], founded in 1868[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Orissa[16], a position[34], in British Raj[35], founded in 1937[36]; Member of the Sixth Odisha Legislative Assembly[17]; Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[18]; Chief Minister of Odisha[19], a public office[37], in India[38], founded in 1946[39]; Minister of Commerce and Industry[20], a position[40], in India[41]; and Governor of Bombay[21], a position[42], in India[43].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Harekrishna Mahatab is Gan Majlis[24].

Recognition

Harekrishna Mahatab received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia[25].

Personal Life

Harekrishna Mahatab was married to Subhadra Mahtab[10]. A child of him was Bhartruhari Mahtab[11]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[26]. Political affiliations include Indian National Congress[44], a political party[45], in India[46], founded in 1885[47], headquartered in CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ[48]; Utkal Congress[49], a political party[50], in India[51], founded in 1970[52]; Orissa Jana Congress[53], a political party[54], in India[55], founded in 1966[56]; and Indian National Congress (R)[57], a political party[58], in India[59], founded in 1969[60].

Death and Burial

Harekrishna Mahatab died on January 2, 1987[5]. He died in Bhubaneswar[4].

Why It Matters

Harekrishna Mahatab ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61]

FAQs

Where was Harekrishna Mahatab born?

Harekrishna Mahatab was born in Bhadrak district[2].

Where did Harekrishna Mahatab die?

Harekrishna Mahatab passed away in Bhubaneswar[4].

Who was Harekrishna Mahatab married to?

Harekrishna Mahatab's spouses include Subhadra Mahtab[10].

What did Harekrishna Mahatab do for work?

Harekrishna Mahatab worked as journalist[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Harekrishna Mahatab go to school?

Harekrishna Mahatab was educated at Ravenshaw College[22] and Ravenshaw University[23].

What awards did Harekrishna Mahatab receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia[25].

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  27. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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