Jaishankar Prasad
Indian poet, dramatist, and novelist of modern Hindi literature (1889–1937)
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Summary
Jaishankar Prasad was born on January 30, 1889[1], in Varanasi[2]. He died on January 14, 1937[3], in Varanasi[4]. He worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], novelist[7], and essayist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,125 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Zanzibar Islands[10]
- Place of death: Zanzibar Islands[11]
- Date of death: November 15, 1937[12]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[13], India[14]
- Notable work: Kamayani[15], Q140180332[16], Chandragupta[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Movement: Chhayavaad[19]
- Commons category: Jaishankar Prasad[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[21], Sanskrit[22]
- Commons Creator page: Jaishankar Prasad[23]
- Name in native language: जयशंकर प्रसाद[24], Jaishankar Prasad[25]
- Writing language: Hindi[26]
- P14541: 40v6V9[27]
Why It Matters
Jaishankar Prasad has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
Works attributed to him include Kamayani[30], a literary work[31].
FAQs
Where was Jaishankar Prasad born?
Jaishankar Prasad was born in Varanasi[2].
Where did Jaishankar Prasad die?
Jaishankar Prasad passed away in Varanasi[4].
What did Jaishankar Prasad do for work?
Jaishankar Prasad worked as a poet[5], playwright[6], novelist[7], and essayist[8].