Major Dhyan Chand Singh

Summary

Major Dhyan Chand Singh is a human^[1]. Born in Prayagraj^[2], he… he was born on August 29, 1905^[3]. He died in Delhi^[4]. He died on December 3, 1979^[5]. He worked as a field hockey player^[6] and autobiographer^[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8]

Key Facts

• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's place of birth was Prayagraj^[2].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh passed away in Delhi^[4].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh was born on August 29, 1905^[3].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh died on December 3, 1979^[5].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh held citizenship in India^[9].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh held citizenship in British Raj^[10].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh held citizenship in Dominion of India^[11].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh worked as a field hockey player^[6].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh worked as an autobiographer^[7].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh was educated at Aligarh Muslim University^[12].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh received the Padma Bhushan^[13].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh is recorded as male^[14].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's Commons category is recorded as Dhyan Chand^[16].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's military, police or special rank is recorded as major^[17].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's position played on team / speciality is recorded as attacker^[18].
• The cause of death was esophageal cancer^[19].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's sport is recorded as field hockey^[20].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[21].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's participant in is recorded as 1936 Summer Olympics^[22].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's participant in is recorded as 1932 Summer Olympics^[23].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's participant in is recorded as 1928 Summer Olympics^[24].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Dadda'}^[25].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's country for sport is recorded as India^[26].
• Major Dhyan Chand Singh's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Dhyan Chand Kushwaha'}^[27].

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Origins and Family

Major Dhyan Chand Singh's place of birth was Prayagraj^[2]. He was born on August 29, 1905^[3].

Education

Major Dhyan Chand Singh's education included a stint at Aligarh Muslim University^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include field hockey player^[6] and autobiographer^[7].

Recognition

Major Dhyan Chand Singh received the Padma Bhushan^[13].

Death and Burial

Major Dhyan Chand Singh died on December 3, 1979^[5]. He passed away in Delhi^[4]. The cause of death was esophageal cancer^[19].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Major Dhyan Chand Singh include Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games^[28], a sports award^[29], in India^[30], founded in 1991^[31].

Why It Matters

Major Dhyan Chand Singh has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[8] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Entities named for him include Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games^[28], a sports award^[29], in India^[30], founded in 1991^[31].

FAQs

Where was Major Dhyan Chand Singh born?

Major Dhyan Chand Singh's place of birth was Prayagraj^[2].

Where did Major Dhyan Chand Singh die?

Major Dhyan Chand Singh passed away in Delhi^[4].

What did Major Dhyan Chand Singh do for work?

Major Dhyan Chand Singh worked as field hockey player^[6] and autobiographer^[7].

Where did Major Dhyan Chand Singh go to school?

Major Dhyan Chand Singh was educated at Aligarh Muslim University^[12].

What awards did Major Dhyan Chand Singh receive?

Honors received include Padma Bhushan^[13].