Lokesh Chandra
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Summary
Lokesh Chandra was born on April 11, 1927[1], in Ambala[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], historian[4], linguist[5], compiler[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Raghu Vira[9]
- Country of citizenship: India[10], British Raj[11], Dominion of India[12]
- Occupation: Tibetologist[13], university teacher[14], Indologist[15]
- Field of work: Indian religions[16], translations from Tibetan[17]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[18]
- Educated at: University of the Punjab[19], Utrecht University[20]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[21]
- Member of: Mongolian Academy of Sciences[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Lokesh Chandra[24]
- Family name: Chandra[25]
- Given name: Lokesh[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[27], Hindi[28], English[29]
Why It Matters
Lokesh Chandra has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Lokesh Chandra born?
Lokesh Chandra was born in Ambala[2].
Who were Lokesh Chandra's parents?
Lokesh Chandra's father was Raghu Vira[9].
What did Lokesh Chandra do for work?
Lokesh Chandra worked as a politician[3], historian[4], linguist[5], compiler[6], and writer[7].
Where did Lokesh Chandra go to school?
Lokesh Chandra was educated at University of the Punjab[19] and Utrecht University[20].
What awards did Lokesh Chandra receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[21].