Ravindra Kelekar

Indian author (1925–2010)
Person human Q1388929
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Ravindra Kelekar

Summary

Ravindra Kelekar is a human[1]. He was born in Cuncolim[2]. He was born on March 7, 1925[3]. He passed away in Margao[4]. He died on August 27, 2010[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], diarist[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Ravindra Kelekar's place of birth was Cuncolim[2].
  • Ravindra Kelekar died in Margao[4].
  • Ravindra Kelekar was born on March 7, 1925[3].
  • Ravindra Kelekar died on August 27, 2010[5].
  • Burial took place at Priol[11].
  • Ravindra Kelekar held citizenship in India[12].
  • Ravindra Kelekar held citizenship in Portuguese India[13].
  • Ravindra Kelekar worked as a linguist[6].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's professions included translator[7].
  • Ravindra Kelekar worked as a diarist[8].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's professions included writer[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Ravindra Kelekar is Himalayant[14].
  • Ravindra Kelekar received the Sahitya Akademi Award[15].
  • Ravindra Kelekar received the Padma Bhushan[16].
  • Ravindra Kelekar received the Jnanpith Award[17].
  • Ravindra Kelekar is recorded as male[18].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's family name is recorded as Kelekar[20].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's given name is recorded as Ravindra[21].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Konkani[22].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[23].
  • Ravindra Kelekar's writing language is recorded as Konkani[24].

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Origins and Family

Ravindra Kelekar's place of birth was Cuncolim[2]. He was born on March 7, 1925[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ravindra Kelekar is Himalayant[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award[15], a literary award[25], in India[26]; Padma Bhushan[16], a civil decoration[27], in India[28], founded in 1954[29]; and Jnanpith Award[17], an award[30], in India[31], founded in 1961[32].

Death and Burial

Ravindra Kelekar died on August 27, 2010[5]. He passed away in Margao[4]. Burial took place at Priol[11].

Why It Matters

Ravindra Kelekar has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Ravindra Kelekar born?

Ravindra Kelekar's place of birth was Cuncolim[2].

Where did Ravindra Kelekar die?

Ravindra Kelekar died in Margao[4].

What did Ravindra Kelekar do for work?

Ravindra Kelekar worked as linguist[6], translator[7], diarist[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Ravindra Kelekar receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[15], Padma Bhushan[16], and Jnanpith Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . jnanpith.net. jnanpith.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . ibnlive.in.com. ibnlive.in.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Award received Sahitya Akademi Award, Padma Bhushan, Jnanpith Award
    Notable work Himalayant
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