Uma Shankar Dikshit

Indian politician (1901-1991)
Person human Q7881031
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Uma Shankar Dikshit

Summary

Uma Shankar Dikshit is a human[1]. He was born in Unnao district[2]. He was born on January 12, 1901[3]. He died in New Delhi[4]. He died on May 30, 1991[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Uma Shankar Dikshit's place of birth was Unnao district[2].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit died in New Delhi[4].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit was born on January 12, 1901[3].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit died on May 30, 1991[5].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held citizenship in British Raj[8].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held citizenship in India[9].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held citizenship in Dominion of India[10].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit worked as a politician[6].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held the position of member of Rajya Sabha[11].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held the position of Governor of West Bengal[12].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held the position of governor of Karnataka[13].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit held the position of Minister of Home Affairs[14].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[15].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit is recorded as male[16].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[18].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit's given name is recorded as Uma[19].
  • Uma Shankar Dikshit's relative is recorded as Sheila Dikshit[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Unnao district[2], Uma Shankar Dikshit… he was born on January 12, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Uma Shankar Dikshit's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of Rajya Sabha[11], a position[21], in India[22]; Governor of West Bengal[12], a position[23], in India[24], founded in 1947[25]; governor of Karnataka[13]; and Minister of Home Affairs[14], a position[26], in India[27], founded in 1946[28].

Recognition

Uma Shankar Dikshit received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[15].

Personal Life

Uma Shankar Dikshit was affiliated with the Indian National Congress[18].

Death and Burial

Uma Shankar Dikshit died on May 30, 1991[5]. He passed away in New Delhi[4].

Why It Matters

Uma Shankar Dikshit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Uma Shankar Dikshit born?

Uma Shankar Dikshit's place of birth was Unnao district[2].

Where did Uma Shankar Dikshit die?

Uma Shankar Dikshit died in New Delhi[4].

What did Uma Shankar Dikshit do for work?

Uma Shankar Dikshit worked as politician[6].

What awards did Uma Shankar Dikshit receive?

Honors received include Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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