John Mathai

Indian politician
Person human Q6247132
John Mathai
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John Mathai

Summary

John Mathai is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kozhikode[2]. He was born on January 10, 1886[3]. He died on November 2, 1959[4]. He worked as an economist[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Mathai's place of birth was Kozhikode[2].
  • John Mathai was born on January 10, 1886[3].
  • John Mathai died on November 2, 1959[4].
  • John Mathai was married to Achamma Mathai[8].
  • John Mathai held citizenship in India[9].
  • John Mathai held citizenship in British Raj[10].
  • John Mathai held citizenship in Dominion of India[11].
  • John Mathai's professions included economist[5].
  • John Mathai's professions included politician[6].
  • John Mathai held the position of Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[12].
  • John Mathai held the position of Minister of Railways[13].
  • John Mathai held the position of Minister of Finance[14].
  • John Mathai was educated at Madras Christian College[15].
  • John Mathai received the Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[16].
  • John Mathai received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].
  • John Mathai is recorded as male[18].
  • John Mathai's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Mathai was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].
  • John Mathai's Commons category is recorded as John Mathai[21].
  • John Mathai's given name is recorded as John[22].

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Origins and Family

John Mathai's place of birth was Kozhikode[2]. He was born on January 10, 1886[3].

Education

John Mathai was educated at Madras Christian College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[5] and politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[12]; Minister of Railways[13], a position[23], in India[24], founded in 1947[25]; and Minister of Finance[14], a position[26], in India[27], founded in 1946[28].

Recognition

Awards received include Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[16], an award[29], in India[30] and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].

Personal Life

John Mathai was married to Achamma Mathai[8]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].

Death and Burial

John Mathai died on November 2, 1959[4].

Why It Matters

John Mathai ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,197 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was John Mathai born?

John Mathai's place of birth was Kozhikode[2].

Who was John Mathai married to?

John Mathai's spouses include Achamma Mathai[8].

What did John Mathai do for work?

John Mathai worked as economist[5] and politician[6].

Where did John Mathai go to school?

John Mathai was educated at Madras Christian College[15].

What awards did John Mathai receive?

Honors received include Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[16] and Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . drjohnmatthai.com. drjohnmatthai.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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