Jiddu Krishnamurti

Summary

Jiddu Krishnamurti is a human^[1]. He was born in Madanapalle^[2]. He was born on May 12, 1895^[3]. He died in Ojai^[4]. He died on February 17, 1986^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6] and writer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,983 views/month, #5,078 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Jiddu Krishnamurti's place of birth was Madanapalle^[2].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti passed away in Ojai^[4].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti was born on May 12, 1895^[3].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti was born on May 12, 1895^[9].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti died on February 17, 1986^[5].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's mother was Annie Besant^[10].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti held citizenship in British Raj^[11].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti held citizenship in India^[12].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti held citizenship in Dominion of India^[13].
• Telugu was Jiddu Krishnamurti's native language^[14].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's professions included philosopher^[6].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti worked as a writer^[7].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's field of work was philosophy^[15].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's education included a stint at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV^[16].
• A notable student of Jiddu Krishnamurti was Harold Lehman^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Jiddu Krishnamurti is Freedom from the Known^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Jiddu Krishnamurti is The First and Last Freedom^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Jiddu Krishnamurti is Commentaries on Living^[20].
• A notable work attributed to Jiddu Krishnamurti is Krishnamurti Foundation^[21].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti received the United Nations Peace Medal^[22].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's religion is recorded as irreligion^[23].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti is recorded as male^[24].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Jiddu Krishnamurti's Commons category is recorded as Jiddu Krishnamurti^[26].
• The cause of death was pancreatic cancer^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: IN^[29]

• Began / founded: 1895-05-11^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1986-02-17^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: a4d51195-b322-4a14-950d-2b08b727f012^[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Jiddu Krishnamurti's place of birth was Madanapalle^[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 12, 1895^[3]. His mother was Annie Besant^[10]. Telugu was his native language^[14].

Education

Jiddu Krishnamurti was educated at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6] and writer^[7]. Jiddu Krishnamurti's field of work was philosophy^[15]. A notable student of him was Harold Lehman^[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Freedom from the Known^[18], a literary work^[33]; The First and Last Freedom^[19], a literary work^[34]; Commentaries on Living^[20], a literary work^[35]; and Krishnamurti Foundation^[21], a nonprofit organization^[36], founded in 1968^[37].

Recognition

Jiddu Krishnamurti received the United Nations Peace Medal^[22].

Personal Life

Jiddu Krishnamurti's religion is recorded as irreligion^[23].

Death and Burial

Jiddu Krishnamurti died on February 17, 1986^[5]. He died in Ojai^[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer^[27].

Why It Matters

Jiddu Krishnamurti ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,983 views/month, #5,078 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[38] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

He has been cited as an influence by Alan Watts^[40], a philosopher^[41], 1915–1973^[42], of United Kingdom^[43], specialised in philosophy^[44] and Pierre Rabhi^[45], an essayist^[46], 1938–2021^[47], of France^[48], awarded the Cabri d'or^[49].

Works attributed to him include At the Feet of the Master^[50], a literary work^[51].

FAQs

Where was Jiddu Krishnamurti born?

Jiddu Krishnamurti's place of birth was Madanapalle^[2].

Where did Jiddu Krishnamurti die?

Jiddu Krishnamurti passed away in Ojai^[4].

Who were Jiddu Krishnamurti's parents?

Jiddu Krishnamurti's mother was Annie Besant^[10].

What did Jiddu Krishnamurti do for work?

Jiddu Krishnamurti worked as philosopher^[6] and writer^[7].

Where did Jiddu Krishnamurti go to school?

Jiddu Krishnamurti was educated at Paris-Sorbonne University - Paris IV^[16].

What awards did Jiddu Krishnamurti receive?

Honors received include United Nations Peace Medal^[22].

Who did Jiddu Krishnamurti influence?

Jiddu Krishnamurti has been cited as an influence by Alan Watts^[40] and Pierre Rabhi^[45].