Mahadevi Varma
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Summary
Mahadevi Varma was born on March 26, 1907[1], in Farrukhabad district[2]. She died on September 11, 1987[3], in Prayagraj[4]. She worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and prose writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,043 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Farrukhabad[9]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[10], India[11], Dominion of India[12]
- Field of work: poetry[13], creative and professional writing[14], essay[15]
- Educated at: University of Allahabad[16]
- Notable work: Yama[17]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[18], Jnanpith Award[19], Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Movement: Chhayavaad[22]
- Commons category: Mahadevi Varma[23]
- Family name: Varma[24]
- Given name: Mahadevi[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[26]
- Name in native language: महादेवी वर्मा[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[28]
- Writing language: Hindi[29]
Why It Matters
Mahadevi Varma has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Mahadevi Varma born?
Mahadevi Varma was born in Farrukhabad district[2].
Where did Mahadevi Varma die?
Mahadevi Varma passed away in Prayagraj[4].
What did Mahadevi Varma do for work?
Mahadevi Varma worked as a poet[5], writer[6], and prose writer[7].
Where did Mahadevi Varma go to school?
Mahadevi Varma was educated at University of Allahabad[16].
What awards did Mahadevi Varma receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[18], Jnanpith Award[19], and Padma Vibhushan in literature & education[20].