Rajiv Gandhi
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Rajiv Gandhi
Summary
Rajiv Gandhi is a human[1]. Born in Mumbai[2], he… he was born on August 20, 1944[3]. He passed away in Sriperumbudur[4]. He died on May 21, 1991[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and amateur radio operator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,528 views/month, #2,738 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Rajiv Gandhi was born in Mumbai[2].
- Rajiv Gandhi passed away in Sriperumbudur[4].
- Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944[3].
- Rajiv Gandhi died on May 21, 1991[5].
- Burial took place at Raj Ghat and associated memorials[9].
- Rajiv Gandhi's father was Feroze Gandhi[10].
- Rajiv Gandhi's mother was Indira Gandhi[11].
- Among Rajiv Gandhi's spouses was Sonia Gandhi[12].
- A child of Rajiv Gandhi was Rahul Gandhi[13].
- A child of Rajiv Gandhi was Priyanka Vadra[14].
- Rajiv Gandhi held citizenship in India[15].
- Rajiv Gandhi held citizenship in British Raj[16].
- Rajiv Gandhi held citizenship in Dominion of India[17].
- Rajiv Gandhi's professions included politician[6].
- Rajiv Gandhi's professions included amateur radio operator[7].
- Rajiv Gandhi held the position of Minister of External Affairs[18].
- Rajiv Gandhi held the position of Prime Minister of India[19].
- Rajiv Gandhi held the position of Member of the Lok Sabha[20].
- Rajiv Gandhi held the position of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha[21].
- Rajiv Gandhi held the position of President of the Indian National Congress[22].
- Rajiv Gandhi held the position of Member of the 9th Lok Sabha[23].
- Rajiv Gandhi's education included a stint at Trinity College[24].
- Rajiv Gandhi's education included a stint at Imperial College London[25].
- Rajiv Gandhi's education included a stint at The Doon School[26].
- Rajiv Gandhi was educated at University of Cambridge[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IN[29]
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Began / founded: 1944-08-20[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1991-05-21[31]
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Community tags: politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: e8880a75-68a4-4c2c-b8f4-e3be20018d0f[33]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Mumbai[2], Rajiv Gandhi… he was born on August 20, 1944[3]. His father was Feroze Gandhi[10]. His mother was Indira Gandhi[11].
Education
Educated at Trinity College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1546[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]; Imperial College London[25], a public research university[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1907[40], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London[41]; The Doon School[26], a boarding school[42], in India[43], founded in 1935[44]; University of Cambridge[27], a collegiate university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1209[47], headquartered in Cambridge[48]; and Welham Boys' School[49], a school[50], in India[51], founded in 1937[52].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6] and amateur radio operator[7]. Positions held include Minister of External Affairs[18], a position[53], in India[54], founded in 1946[55]; Prime Minister of India[19], a public office[56], in India[57], founded in 1947[58]; Member of the Lok Sabha[20], a position[59], in India[60], founded in 1950[61]; Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha[21], a public office[62], in India[63]; President of the Indian National Congress[22]; and Member of the 9th Lok Sabha[23].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of Augusto César Sandino[64], an order[65], in Nicaragua[66], founded in 1981[67]; Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[68]; and Bharat Ratna[69].
Personal Life
Rajiv Gandhi was married to Sonia Gandhi[12]. Children include Rahul Gandhi[13], a politician[70], b. 1970[71], of India[72], awarded the CNN-News18 Indian of the Year[73] and Priyanka Vadra[14], a businessperson[74], b. 1972[75], of India[76]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[77]. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[78].
Death and Burial
Rajiv Gandhi died on May 21, 1991[5]. He passed away in Sriperumbudur[4]. The cause of death was explosion[79]. Burial took place at Raj Ghat and associated memorials[9].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Rajiv Gandhi include Rajiv Gandhi International Airport[80], an international airport[81], in India[82]; Connaught Place[83], a central business district[84], in India[85]; Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital[86], a hospital[87], in India[88]; and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences[89], a state public university[90], in India[91], founded in 1996[92].
Why It Matters
Rajiv Gandhi ranks in the top 0.27% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,528 views/month, #2,738 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[93] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[94]
Entities named for him include Rajiv Gandhi International Airport[80], an international airport[81], in India[82]; Connaught Place[83], a central business district[84], in India[85]; Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital[86], a hospital[87], in India[88]; and Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences[89], a state public university[90], in India[91], founded in 1996[92].
FAQs
Where was Rajiv Gandhi born?
Rajiv Gandhi's place of birth was Mumbai[2].
Where did Rajiv Gandhi die?
Rajiv Gandhi passed away in Sriperumbudur[4].
Who were Rajiv Gandhi's parents?
Rajiv Gandhi's father was Feroze Gandhi[10]. Rajiv Gandhi's mother was Indira Gandhi[11].
Who was Rajiv Gandhi married to?
Rajiv Gandhi's spouses include Sonia Gandhi[12].
What did Rajiv Gandhi do for work?
Rajiv Gandhi worked as politician[6] and amateur radio operator[7].
Where did Rajiv Gandhi go to school?
Rajiv Gandhi was educated at Trinity College[24], Imperial College London[25], The Doon School[26], and University of Cambridge[27].
What awards did Rajiv Gandhi receive?
Honors received include Order of Augusto César Sandino[64], Indira Gandhi Peace Prize[68], and Bharat Ratna[69].