V. K. Gokak

Indian writer (1909–1992)
Person human Q3595870
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Summary

V. K. Gokak was born on August 9, 1909[1], in Savanur[2]. He died on April 28, 1992[3], in Mumbai[4]. He worked as a poet[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (598 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: India[8], British Raj[9], Dominion of India[10]
  • Notable work: Dyava Pruthvi[11]
  • Award received: Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada[12], Jnanpith Award[13], Padma Shri in literature and education[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: Vinayaka Krishna Gokak[16]
  • Given name: V.[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Kannada[18]
  • Writing language: Kannada[19], English[20]

Why It Matters

V. K. Gokak is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was V. K. Gokak born?

V. K. Gokak's place of birth was Savanur[2].

Where did V. K. Gokak die?

V. K. Gokak died in Mumbai[4].

What did V. K. Gokak do for work?

V. K. Gokak worked as a poet[5] and writer[6].

What awards did V. K. Gokak receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada[12], Jnanpith Award[13], and Padma Shri in literature and education[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [15] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Retrieved . sahitya-akademi.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . jnanpith.net. jnanpith.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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