Sanjay Gandhi
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Summary
Sanjay Gandhi was born on December 14, 1946[1], in New Delhi[2]. He died on June 23, 1980[3], in New Delhi[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.48% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,620 views/month, #4,792 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Father: Feroze Gandhi[7]
- Mother: Indira Gandhi[8]
- Spouse: Maneka Gandhi[9]
- Child: Varun Gandhi[10]
- Country of citizenship: India[11], British Raj[12], Dominion of India[13]
- Position held: Member of the 7th Lok Sabha[14]
- Educated at: The Doon School[15], Welham Boys' School[16]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[19]
- Commons category: Sanjay Gandhi[20]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[21]
- Family name: Gandhi[22]
- Given name: Sanjay[23]
- Manner of death: accidental death[24]
- Name in native language: संजय गांधी[25]
- Sibling: Rajiv Gandhi[26]
- Candidacy in election: 1977 Indian general election[27]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Sanjay Gandhi include Sanjay Gandhi National Park[28], a national park[29], in India[30], founded in 1942[31].
Why It Matters
Sanjay Gandhi has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for him include Sanjay Gandhi National Park[28], a national park[29], in India[30], founded in 1942[31].
FAQs
Where was Sanjay Gandhi born?
Sanjay Gandhi was born in New Delhi[2].
Where did Sanjay Gandhi die?
Sanjay Gandhi passed away in New Delhi[4].
Who were Sanjay Gandhi's parents?
Sanjay Gandhi's father was Feroze Gandhi[7]. Sanjay Gandhi's mother was Indira Gandhi[8].
Who was Sanjay Gandhi married to?
Sanjay Gandhi's spouses include Maneka Gandhi[9].
What did Sanjay Gandhi do for work?
Sanjay Gandhi worked as a politician[5].
Where did Sanjay Gandhi go to school?
Sanjay Gandhi was educated at The Doon School[15] and Welham Boys' School[16].