S. K. Pottekkatt

Indian politician and writer (1913–1982)
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S. K. Pottekkatt

Summary

S. K. Pottekkatt is a human[1]. He was born in Kozhikode[2]. He was born on +1913-03-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Kerala[4]. He died on +1982-08-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diarist[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • S. K. Pottekkatt was born in Kozhikode[2].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt died in Kerala[4].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt was born on +1913-03-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt died on +1982-08-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt held citizenship in India[11].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt held citizenship in British Raj[12].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt held citizenship in Dominion of India[13].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's professions included politician[6].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt worked as a diarist[7].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's professions included poet[8].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's professions included writer[9].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt held the position of Member of the Lok Sabha[14].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's education included a stint at Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College[15].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's education included a stint at Govt. Ganapath High School for Boys[16].
  • A notable work attributed to S. K. Pottekkatt is Oru Desathinte Katha[17].
  • A notable work attributed to S. K. Pottekkatt is Oru Theruvinte Katha[18].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[19].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt received the Sahitya Akademi Award[20].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt received the Jnanpith Award[21].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt is recorded as male[22].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's Commons category is recorded as S. K. Pottekkatt[24].
  • The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[25].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's given name is recorded as S.[26].
  • S. K. Pottekkatt's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kozhikode[2], S. K. Pottekkatt… he was born on +1913-03-13T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College[15], a college[28], in India[29], founded in 1877[30] and Govt. Ganapath High School for Boys[16], a high school[31], in India[32], founded in 1886[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diarist[7], poet[8], and writer[9]. S. K. Pottekkatt held the position of Member of the Lok Sabha[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Oru Desathinte Katha[17], a literary work[34] and Oru Theruvinte Katha[18], a literary work[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[19], an award[36], in India[37], founded in 1958[38]; Sahitya Akademi Award[20], a literary award[39], in India[40]; and Jnanpith Award[21], an award[41], in India[42], founded in 1961[43].

Death and Burial

S. K. Pottekkatt died on +1982-08-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kerala[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[25].

Why It Matters

S. K. Pottekkatt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was S. K. Pottekkatt born?

Born in Kozhikode[2], S. K. Pottekkatt…

Where did S. K. Pottekkatt die?

S. K. Pottekkatt died in Kerala[4].

What did S. K. Pottekkatt do for work?

S. K. Pottekkatt worked as politician[6], diarist[7], poet[8], and writer[9].

Where did S. K. Pottekkatt go to school?

S. K. Pottekkatt was educated at Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College[15] and Govt. Ganapath High School for Boys[16].

What awards did S. K. Pottekkatt receive?

Honors received include Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award[19], Sahitya Akademi Award[20], and Jnanpith Award[21].

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  16. [20] . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . jnanpith.net. jnanpith.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, diarist, poet +1
    Position held Member of the Lok Sabha
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