Mahadev Govind Ranade

Indian scholar, social reformer and author (1842-1901)
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Mahadev Govind Ranade

Summary

Mahadev Govind Ranade is a human[1]. His place of birth was Niphad[2]. He was born on January 18, 1842[3]. He passed away in Pune[4]. He died on January 16, 1901[5]. He worked as a judge[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], politician[9], and freedom fighter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's place of birth was Niphad[2].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade died in Pune[4].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade was born on January 18, 1842[3].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade died on January 16, 1901[5].
  • Among Mahadev Govind Ranade's spouses was Ramabai Ranade[12].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade held citizenship in British Raj[13].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade worked as a judge[6].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's professions included philosopher[7].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade worked as a writer[8].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade worked as a politician[9].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade worked as a freedom fighter[10].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade held the position of judge[14].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade was educated at Elphinstone College[15].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's education included a stint at Government Law College, Mumbai[16].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade is recorded as male[18].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's Commons category is recorded as Mahadev Govind Ranade[21].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[22].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's described by source is recorded as Pune Heritage[24].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'mr', 'text': 'महादेव गोविंद रानडे'}[25].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's writing language is recorded as English[26].
  • Mahadev Govind Ranade's writing language is recorded as Marathi[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Niphad[2], Mahadev Govind Ranade… he was born on January 18, 1842[3].

Education

Educated at Elphinstone College[15], a college[28], in India[29], founded in 1856[30] and Government Law College, Mumbai[16], a law school[31], in India[32], founded in 1855[33], headquartered in Mumbai[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], politician[9], and freedom fighter[10]. Mahadev Govind Ranade held the position of judge[14].

Recognition

Mahadev Govind Ranade received the Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].

Personal Life

Among Mahadev Govind Ranade's spouses was Ramabai Ranade[12]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[20].

Death and Burial

Mahadev Govind Ranade died on January 16, 1901[5]. He died in Pune[4].

Why It Matters

Mahadev Govind Ranade ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (781 views/month, #6,991 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Mahadev Govind Ranade born?

Mahadev Govind Ranade's place of birth was Niphad[2].

Where did Mahadev Govind Ranade die?

Mahadev Govind Ranade died in Pune[4].

Who was Mahadev Govind Ranade married to?

Mahadev Govind Ranade's spouses include Ramabai Ranade[12].

What did Mahadev Govind Ranade do for work?

Mahadev Govind Ranade worked as judge[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], politician[9], and freedom fighter[10].

Where did Mahadev Govind Ranade go to school?

Mahadev Govind Ranade was educated at Elphinstone College[15] and Government Law College, Mumbai[16].

What awards did Mahadev Govind Ranade receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Pune Heritage
    Sex or gender male
    Writing language English, Marathi
    Occupation judge, philosopher, writer +2
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