Rajendra Prasad

First President of the Republic of India
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Rajendra Prasad

Summary

Rajendra Prasad is a human[1]. Born in Ziradei Block[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1884[3]. He died in Patna[4]. He died on February 28, 1963[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,828 views/month, #6,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rajendra Prasad's place of birth was Ziradei Block[2].
  • Rajendra Prasad died in Patna[4].
  • Rajendra Prasad was born on December 3, 1884[3].
  • Rajendra Prasad died on February 28, 1963[5].
  • Among Rajendra Prasad's spouses was Rajavanshi Devi Prasad[9].
  • Rajendra Prasad held citizenship in British Raj[10].
  • Rajendra Prasad held citizenship in India[11].
  • Rajendra Prasad held citizenship in Dominion of India[12].
  • Rajendra Prasad worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Rajendra Prasad's professions included politician[7].
  • Rajendra Prasad held the position of President of India[13].
  • Rajendra Prasad held the position of Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[14].
  • Rajendra Prasad held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Rajendra Prasad was employed by University of Calcutta[16].
  • Rajendra Prasad's education included a stint at University of Calcutta[17].
  • Rajendra Prasad's education included a stint at Surendranath College[18].
  • Rajendra Prasad's education included a stint at Presidency University[19].
  • Rajendra Prasad was educated at Surendranath Law College[20].
  • Rajendra Prasad received the Bharat Ratna[21].
  • Rajendra Prasad received the honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[22].
  • Rajendra Prasad's religion is recorded as Hinduism[23].
  • Rajendra Prasad is recorded as male[24].
  • Rajendra Prasad's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Rajendra Prasad was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[26].
  • Rajendra Prasad's Commons category is recorded as Rajendra Prasad[27].

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Origins and Family

Rajendra Prasad's place of birth was Ziradei Block[2]. He was born on December 3, 1884[3].

Education

Educated at University of Calcutta[17], a state public university[28], in India[29], founded in 1857[30], headquartered in Kolkata[31]; Surendranath College[18], a college[32], in India[33], founded in 1884[34]; Presidency University[19], a state public university[35], in India[36], founded in 1817[37]; and Surendranath Law College[20], a college[38], in India[39], founded in 1882[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6] and politician[7]. Rajendra Prasad was employed by University of Calcutta[16]. Positions held include President of India[13], a position[41], in India[42], founded in 1950[43]; Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[14]; and chairperson[15], a type of position[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Bharat Ratna[21], a civil decoration[45], in India[46], founded in 1954[47] and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[22], an award[48], in India[49].

Personal Life

Rajendra Prasad was married to Rajavanshi Devi Prasad[9]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[23]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[26].

Death and Burial

Rajendra Prasad died on February 28, 1963[5]. He passed away in Patna[4].

Why It Matters

Rajendra Prasad ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,828 views/month, #6,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Rajendra Prasad born?

Rajendra Prasad's place of birth was Ziradei Block[2].

Where did Rajendra Prasad die?

Rajendra Prasad died in Patna[4].

Who was Rajendra Prasad married to?

Rajendra Prasad's spouses include Rajavanshi Devi Prasad[9].

What did Rajendra Prasad do for work?

Rajendra Prasad worked as lawyer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Rajendra Prasad go to school?

Rajendra Prasad was educated at University of Calcutta[17], Surendranath College[18], Presidency University[19], and Surendranath Law College[20].

What awards did Rajendra Prasad receive?

Honors received include Bharat Ratna[21] and honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . 164.100.47.194. 164.100.47.194. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · ~2026-30978-13 · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image ['Plaque at the Library 01.jpg', 'Rabindra Bhavan New Delhi inaugural plaque.jpg
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  2. 24d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Residence Dr. Rajendra Prasad house
    Country of citizenship British Raj, India, Dominion of India
    Spouse Rajavanshi Devi Prasad
    Religion or worldview Hinduism
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