Kedarnath Singh

Summary

Kedarnath Singh is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Chakia^[2]. He was born on July 7, 1934^[3]. He passed away in New Delhi^[4]. He died on March 19, 2018^[5]. He worked as a poet^[6], critic^[7], essayist^[8], and writer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Kedarnath Singh's place of birth was Chakia^[2].
• Kedarnath Singh died in New Delhi^[4].
• Kedarnath Singh was born on July 7, 1934^[3].
• Kedarnath Singh died on March 19, 2018^[5].
• Kedarnath Singh held citizenship in India^[11].
• Kedarnath Singh held citizenship in British Raj^[12].
• Kedarnath Singh held citizenship in Dominion of India^[13].
• Kedarnath Singh worked as a poet^[6].
• Kedarnath Singh worked as a critic^[7].
• Kedarnath Singh worked as an essayist^[8].
• Kedarnath Singh's professions included writer^[9].
• Among Kedarnath Singh's employers was Jawaharlal Nehru University^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Kedarnath Singh is Akaal Mein Saras^[15].
• Kedarnath Singh received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi^[16].
• Kedarnath Singh received the Jnanpith Award^[17].
• Kedarnath Singh received the Vyas Samman^[18].
• Kedarnath Singh is recorded as male^[19].
• Kedarnath Singh's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Kedarnath Singh's Commons category is recorded as Kedarnath Singh^[21].
• Kedarnath Singh's family name is recorded as Singh^[22].
• Kedarnath Singh's given name is recorded as Kedarnath^[23].
• Kedarnath Singh's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hindi^[24].
• Kedarnath Singh's writing language is recorded as Hindi^[25].

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Origins and Family

Kedarnath Singh was born in Chakia^[2]. He was born on July 7, 1934^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet^[6], critic^[7], essayist^[8], and writer^[9]. Among Kedarnath Singh's employers was Jawaharlal Nehru University^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Kedarnath Singh is Akaal Mein Saras^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi^[16], a literary award^[26], in India^[27]; Jnanpith Award^[17], an award^[28], in India^[29], founded in 1961^[30]; and Vyas Samman^[18], a literary award^[31], in India^[32], founded in 1991^[33].

Death and Burial

Kedarnath Singh died on March 19, 2018^[5]. He passed away in New Delhi^[4].

Why It Matters

Kedarnath Singh ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Kedarnath Singh born?

Kedarnath Singh's place of birth was Chakia^[2].

Where did Kedarnath Singh die?

Kedarnath Singh died in New Delhi^[4].

What did Kedarnath Singh do for work?

Kedarnath Singh worked as poet^[6], critic^[7], essayist^[8], and writer^[9].

What awards did Kedarnath Singh receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi^[16], Jnanpith Award^[17], and Vyas Samman^[18].