Raghu Vira
Indian linguist (1902-1963)
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Summary
Raghu Vira was born on December 30, 1902[1], in Rawalpindi[2]. He died on May 14, 1963[3]. He worked as a linguist[4], politician[5], and Indologist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Lokesh Chandra[8]
- Country of citizenship: India[9], British Raj[10], Dominion of India[11]
- Native language: Punjabi[12]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[13], Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[14]
- Educated at: Leiden University[15], University of the Punjab[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Bharatiya Janata Party[18]
- Family name: Vira[19]
- Given name: Raghu[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindustani[21], Punjabi[22], English[23]
Why It Matters
Raghu Vira is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Raghu Vira born?
Raghu Vira's place of birth was Rawalpindi[2].
What did Raghu Vira do for work?
Raghu Vira worked as a linguist[4], politician[5], and Indologist[6].
Where did Raghu Vira go to school?
Raghu Vira was educated at Leiden University[15] and University of the Punjab[16].