Santokh Singh Dhir

Punjabi Writer
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Santokh Singh Dhir

Summary

Santokh Singh Dhir is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fatehgarh Sahib District[2]. He was born on December 2, 1920[3]. He passed away in Chandigarh[4]. He died on February 8, 2010[5]. He worked as a writer[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Santokh Singh Dhir was born in Fatehgarh Sahib District[2].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir died in Chandigarh[4].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir was born on December 2, 1920[3].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir died on February 8, 2010[5].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir held citizenship in India[10].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir held citizenship in British Raj[11].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir held citizenship in Dominion of India[12].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir worked as a writer[6].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir's professions included poet[7].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir's professions included short story writer[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Santokh Singh Dhir is Pakhi[13].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir received the Sahitya Akademi Award[14].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir is recorded as male[15].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Punjabi[17].
  • Santokh Singh Dhir's writing language is recorded as Punjabi[18].

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Origins and Family

Santokh Singh Dhir was born in Fatehgarh Sahib District[2]. He was born on December 2, 1920[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Santokh Singh Dhir is Pakhi[13].

Recognition

Santokh Singh Dhir received the Sahitya Akademi Award[14].

Death and Burial

Santokh Singh Dhir died on February 8, 2010[5]. He died in Chandigarh[4].

Why It Matters

Santokh Singh Dhir ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]

FAQs

Where was Santokh Singh Dhir born?

Santokh Singh Dhir was born in Fatehgarh Sahib District[2].

Where did Santokh Singh Dhir die?

Santokh Singh Dhir passed away in Chandigarh[4].

What did Santokh Singh Dhir do for work?

Santokh Singh Dhir worked as writer[6], poet[7], and short story writer[8].

What awards did Santokh Singh Dhir receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Writing language Punjabi
    Country of citizenship India, British Raj, Dominion of India
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