L. K. Advani

Deputy Prime Minister of India (2002-2004)
Person human Q468324
L. K. Advani
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L. K. Advani

Summary

L. K. Advani is a human[1]. Born in Karachi[2], he… he was born on November 8, 1927[3]. He worked as a politician[4], lawyer[5], and autobiographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,857 views/month, #3,481 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • L. K. Advani was born in Karachi[2].
  • L. K. Advani was born on November 8, 1927[3].
  • L. K. Advani was married to Kamla Advani[8].
  • A child of L. K. Advani was Pratibha Advani[9].
  • A child of L. K. Advani was Jayant Advani[10].
  • L. K. Advani held citizenship in India[11].
  • L. K. Advani worked as a politician[4].
  • L. K. Advani worked as a lawyer[5].
  • L. K. Advani worked as an autobiographer[6].
  • L. K. Advani held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[12].
  • L. K. Advani held the position of Member of the 15th Lok Sabha[13].
  • L. K. Advani held the position of Member of the 16th Lok Sabha[14].
  • L. K. Advani held the position of Member of the 11th Lok Sabha[15].
  • L. K. Advani held the position of Member of the 12th Lok Sabha[16].
  • L. K. Advani held the position of Member of the 13th Lok Sabha[17].
  • L. K. Advani was educated at St Patrick's High School, Karachi[18].
  • L. K. Advani's education included a stint at University of Mumbai[19].
  • L. K. Advani was educated at Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College[20].
  • L. K. Advani was educated at Government Law College, Mumbai[21].
  • L. K. Advani received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[22].
  • L. K. Advani received the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award[23].
  • L. K. Advani received the Bharat Ratna[24].
  • L. K. Advani's religion is recorded as Hinduism[25].
  • L. K. Advani is recorded as male[26].
  • L. K. Advani's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Karachi[2], L. K. Advani… he was born on November 8, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at St Patrick's High School, Karachi[18], a high school[28], in Pakistan[29], founded in 1861[30]; University of Mumbai[19], a university[31], in India[32], founded in 1857[33], headquartered in Mumbai[34]; Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College[20], a college[35], in India[36], founded in 1922[37]; and Government Law College, Mumbai[21], a law school[38], in India[39], founded in 1855[40], headquartered in Mumbai[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], lawyer[5], and autobiographer[6]. Positions held include member of Rajya Sabha[12], a position[42], in India[43]; Member of the 15th Lok Sabha[13]; Member of the 16th Lok Sabha[14]; Member of the 11th Lok Sabha[15]; Member of the 12th Lok Sabha[16], a position[44], in India[45]; and Member of the 13th Lok Sabha[17], a position[46], in India[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[22], an award[48], in India[49]; Outstanding Parliamentarian Award[23], an award[50], in India[51], founded in 1995[52]; and Bharat Ratna[24], a civil decoration[53], in India[54], founded in 1954[55].

Personal Life

Among L. K. Advani's spouses was Kamla Advani[8]. Children include Pratibha Advani[9], a television presenter[56], of India[57] and Jayant Advani[10]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[25]. Political affiliations include Bharatiya Janata Party[58], a political party[59], in India[60], founded in 1980[61], headquartered in New Delhi[62]; Bharatiya Jana Sangh[63], a political party[64], in India[65], founded in 1951[66]; and Janata Party[67], a political party[68], in India[69], founded in 1977[70].

Why It Matters

L. K. Advani ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,857 views/month, #3,481 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

FAQs

Where was L. K. Advani born?

Born in Karachi[2], L. K. Advani…

Who was L. K. Advani married to?

L. K. Advani's spouses include Kamla Advani[8].

What did L. K. Advani do for work?

L. K. Advani worked as politician[4], lawyer[5], and autobiographer[6].

Where did L. K. Advani go to school?

L. K. Advani was educated at St Patrick's High School, Karachi[18], University of Mumbai[19], Rishi Dayaram and Seth Hassaram National College and Seth Wassiamull Assomull Science College[20], and Government Law College, Mumbai[21].

What awards did L. K. Advani receive?

Honors received include Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[22], Outstanding Parliamentarian Award[23], and Bharat Ratna[24].

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  2. [71] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [72] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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