Surjit Singh Barnala

Indian politician, chief minister of Punjab from 1985 to 1987
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Surjit Singh Barnala

Summary

Surjit Singh Barnala is a human[1]. He was born in Ateli[2]. He was born on October 21, 1925[3]. He died in Chandigarh[4]. He died on January 14, 2017[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,563 views/month, #6,665 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ateli[2], Surjit Singh Barnala…
  • Surjit Singh Barnala died in Chandigarh[4].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala was born on October 21, 1925[3].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala died on January 14, 2017[5].
  • Among Surjit Singh Barnala's spouses was Surjit Kaur Barnala[8].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held citizenship in India[9].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held citizenship in British Raj[10].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held citizenship in Dominion of India[11].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala's professions included politician[6].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held the position of Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly[12].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held the position of Governor of Tamil Nadu[13].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held the position of Governor of Tamil Nadu[14].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held the position of Chief Minister of Punjab[15].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held the position of Member of the 11th Lok Sabha[16].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala held the position of Member of the 12th Lok Sabha[17].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala's education included a stint at University of Lucknow[18].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala is recorded as male[19].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala was affiliated with the Shiromani Akali Dal[21].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala's Commons category is recorded as Surjit Singh Barnala[22].
  • The cause of death was disease[23].
  • Surjit Singh Barnala's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Ateli[2], Surjit Singh Barnala… he was born on October 21, 1925[3].

Education

Surjit Singh Barnala was educated at University of Lucknow[18].

Career and Affiliations

Surjit Singh Barnala's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly[12]; Governor of Tamil Nadu[13], a public office[25], in India[26], founded in 1969[27]; Chief Minister of Punjab[15], a public office[28], in India[29], founded in 1947[30]; Member of the 11th Lok Sabha[16]; Member of the 12th Lok Sabha[17], a position[31], in India[32]; and governor of Andhra Pradesh[33].

Personal Life

Surjit Singh Barnala was married to Surjit Kaur Barnala[8]. He was affiliated with the Shiromani Akali Dal[21].

Death and Burial

Surjit Singh Barnala died on January 14, 2017[5]. He died in Chandigarh[4]. The cause of death was disease[23].

Why It Matters

Surjit Singh Barnala ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,563 views/month, #6,665 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Surjit Singh Barnala born?

Born in Ateli[2], Surjit Singh Barnala…

Where did Surjit Singh Barnala die?

Surjit Singh Barnala died in Chandigarh[4].

Who was Surjit Singh Barnala married to?

Surjit Singh Barnala's spouses include Surjit Kaur Barnala[8].

What did Surjit Singh Barnala do for work?

Surjit Singh Barnala worked as politician[6].

Where did Surjit Singh Barnala go to school?

Surjit Singh Barnala was educated at University of Lucknow[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [33] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . historygreatest.com. historygreatest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Chandigarh
    Cause of death disease
    Educated at University of Lucknow
    Sex or gender male
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