Nirmal Verma

Indian writer (1929–2005)
Person human Q1993428
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Nirmal Verma

Summary

Nirmal Verma is a human[1]. His place of birth was Shimla[2]. He was born on April 3, 1929[3]. He died in New Delhi[4]. He died on October 25, 2005[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and poet[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nirmal Verma's place of birth was Shimla[2].
  • Nirmal Verma passed away in New Delhi[4].
  • Nirmal Verma was born on April 3, 1929[3].
  • Nirmal Verma died on October 25, 2005[5].
  • Nirmal Verma held citizenship in India[12].
  • Nirmal Verma held citizenship in British Raj[13].
  • Nirmal Verma held citizenship in Dominion of India[14].
  • Nirmal Verma's professions included linguist[6].
  • Nirmal Verma worked as a translator[7].
  • Nirmal Verma's professions included writer[8].
  • Nirmal Verma's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Nirmal Verma worked as a poet[10].
  • Nirmal Verma's education included a stint at University of Delhi[15].
  • Nirmal Verma's education included a stint at St. Stephen's College[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Nirmal Verma is Kavve aur Kala Pani[17].
  • Nirmal Verma received the Sahitya Akademi Award[18].
  • Nirmal Verma received the Padma Bhushan[19].
  • Nirmal Verma received the Jnanpith Award[20].
  • Nirmal Verma is recorded as male[21].
  • Nirmal Verma's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Nirmal Verma's given name is recorded as Nirmal[24].
  • Nirmal Verma's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Nirmal Verma's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Hindi[26].
  • Nirmal Verma's writing language is recorded as Hindi[27].

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Origins and Family

Nirmal Verma's place of birth was Shimla[2]. He was born on April 3, 1929[3].

Education

Educated at University of Delhi[15], a central university[28], in India[29], founded in 1922[30], headquartered in New Delhi[31] and St. Stephen's College[16], a college[32], in India[33], founded in 1881[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and poet[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Nirmal Verma is Kavve aur Kala Pani[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award[18], a literary award[35], in India[36]; Padma Bhushan[19], a civil decoration[37], in India[38], founded in 1954[39]; and Jnanpith Award[20], an award[40], in India[41], founded in 1961[42].

Death and Burial

Nirmal Verma died on October 25, 2005[5]. He died in New Delhi[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].

Why It Matters

Nirmal Verma ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Nirmal Verma born?

Born in Shimla[2], Nirmal Verma…

Where did Nirmal Verma die?

Nirmal Verma passed away in New Delhi[4].

What did Nirmal Verma do for work?

Nirmal Verma worked as linguist[6], translator[7], writer[8], literary critic[9], and poet[10].

Where did Nirmal Verma go to school?

Nirmal Verma was educated at University of Delhi[15] and St. Stephen's College[16].

What awards did Nirmal Verma receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[18], Padma Bhushan[19], and Jnanpith Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . jnanpith.net. jnanpith.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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