Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14], and died of a myocardial infarction on May 27, 1964, in New Delhi[1][14][2][15][3][4][6][16][8][9][11][12][13][10][17][18][19][7][20][7]. He was subsequently buried at Raj Ghat and associated memorials[7]. He held citizenship in the British Raj, India, and the Dominion of India[7][21][22]. His parents were Motilal Nehru and Swarup Rani Nehru[7][23], and his siblings were Krishna Hutheesing and Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit[7][24]. He married Kamala Nehru, who lived until 1936[7], and they had a daughter, Indira Gandhi[25][24][26]. He practiced Hinduism[7] and was educated at Harrow School, Trinity College, and City Law School[24][7].
Nehru worked as a writer, politician, autobiographer, barrister, trade unionist, and freedom fighter[27][7][28][29][1][30][31][32]. His academic fields included natural science and political science[33], and he was influenced by Bertrand Russell[7]. He was a member of the Fabian Society and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[7]. His notable works include Glimpses of World History, The Discovery of India, and Letters from a Father to His Daughter[24].
In government, he served as Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964, Minister of Defence in 1962, Minister of Finance in 1956, and as a Member of the Lok Sabha[7][34]. He received the Bharat Ratna, the Bintang Jasa, and a doctor honoris causa from Keiō University[7][35].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Raj Ghat and associated memorials[11]
- Father: Motilal Nehru[12]
- Mother: Swarup Rani Nehru[13]
- Spouse: Kamala Nehru[14]
- Child: Indira Gandhi[15]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[16], India[17], Dominion of India[18]
- Ethnic group: Kashmiri Pandits[19]
- Occupation: freedom fighter[20], head of government[21]
- Field of work: natural science[22], political science[23]
- Position held: Minister of Defence[24], Prime Minister of India[25], Member of the Lok Sabha[26], Minister of Finance[27], Minister of External Affairs[28], Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[29], member of the Negotiating Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India[30], member of the Committee on Subjects Assigned to the Union Centre[31]
- Educated at: City Law School[32], Trinity College[33], Harrow School[34]
- Notable work: Glimpses of World History[35], The Discovery of India[36], Letters from a Father to His Daughter[37]
- Award received: Bharat Ratna[38], Bintang Jasa[39], doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[40], honorary citizen of Belgrade[41]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[42], Fabian Society[43]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[44]
- Influenced by: Bertrand Russell[45]
- Sex or gender: male[46]
- Family: Nehru–Gandhi family[47]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[48]
- Commons category: Jawaharlal Nehru[49]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[50]
- Honorific prefix: pandit[51], chacha[52]
- Residence: Prayagraj[53], New Delhi[54]
- Family name: Nehru[55]
- Given name: Jawaharlal[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jawaharlal Nehru include Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya[57], a school system[58], in India[59], founded in 1986[60]; Jawaharlal Nehru University[61], a central university[62], in India[63], founded in 1969[64], headquartered in New Delhi[65]; Nehru jacket[66]; Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium[67], an association football venue[68], in India[69], founded in 1983[70]; Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium[71], an association football venue[72], in India[73]; Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research[74]; Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad[75]; and Nehru Cup[76].
Why It Matters
Jawaharlal Nehru has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
Works attributed to him include Tryst with Destiny[79], an oration[80], in India[81]; The Discovery of India[82], a written work[83]; Glimpses of World History[84], a literary work[85]; and An Autobiography[86], a literary work[87]. Entities named for him include Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya[57], a school system[58], in India[59], founded in 1986[60]; Jawaharlal Nehru University[61], a central university[62], in India[63], founded in 1969[64], headquartered in New Delhi[65]; Nehru jacket[66]; Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium[67], an association football venue[68], in India[69], founded in 1983[70]; Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium[71], an association football venue[72], in India[73]; and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research[74].
FAQs
Where was Jawaharlal Nehru born?
Jawaharlal Nehru's place of birth was Prayagraj[2].
Where did Jawaharlal Nehru die?
Jawaharlal Nehru died in New Delhi[4].
Who were Jawaharlal Nehru's parents?
Jawaharlal Nehru's father was Motilal Nehru[12]. Jawaharlal Nehru's mother was Swarup Rani Nehru[13].
Who was Jawaharlal Nehru married to?
Jawaharlal Nehru's spouses include Kamala Nehru[14].
What did Jawaharlal Nehru do for work?
Jawaharlal Nehru worked as a writer[5], politician[6], autobiographer[7], barrister[8], and trade unionist[9].
Where did Jawaharlal Nehru go to school?
Jawaharlal Nehru was educated at City Law School[32], Trinity College[33], and Harrow School[34].
What awards did Jawaharlal Nehru receive?
Honors received include Bharat Ratna[38], Bintang Jasa[39], doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[40], and honorary citizen of Belgrade[41].