Morarji Desai
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Summary
Morarji Desai was born on February 29, 1896[1], in Valsad district[2]. He died on April 10, 1995[3], in Mumbai[4]. He worked as a politician[5], peace activist[6], and badminton executive and administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,711 views/month, #3,928 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Position held: Minister of Home Affairs[9], Prime Minister of India[10], Member of the Lok Sabha[11], Minister of Finance[12], Deputy Prime Minister of India[13], Prime Minister of the State of Bombay[14]
- Educated at: Wilson College, Mumbai[15]
- Award received: Bharat Ratna[16]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[19], Janata Party[20]
- Commons category: Morarji Desai[21]
- Family name: Desai[22]
- Given name: Morarji[23], Ranchhodji[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[25]
- Name in native language: મોરારજી રણછોડજી દેસાઈ[26]
- Permanent duplicated item: Morarji Desai[27]
- Candidacy in election: 1971 Indian general election[28]
Why It Matters
Morarji Desai has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Morarji Desai born?
Morarji Desai was born in Valsad district[2].
Where did Morarji Desai die?
Morarji Desai died in Mumbai[4].
What did Morarji Desai do for work?
Morarji Desai worked as a politician[5], peace activist[6], and badminton executive and administrator[7].
Where did Morarji Desai go to school?
Morarji Desai was educated at Wilson College, Mumbai[15].
What awards did Morarji Desai receive?
Honors received include Bharat Ratna[16].