V. V. Giri
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Summary
V. V. Giri was born on August 10, 1894[1], in Brahmapur[2]. He died on June 23, 1980[3], in Chennai[4]. He worked as a politician[5], trade unionist[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,107 views/month, #6,770 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: India[9], British Raj[10], Dominion of India[11]
- Native language: Telugu[12]
- Position held: Vice President of India[13], President of India[14], Governor of Uttar Pradesh[15], Governor of Kerala[16], governor of Karnataka[17]
- Educated at: University College Dublin[18], University of Madras[19]
- Award received: Bharat Ratna[20], anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[21], honorary doctor of Comenius University[22]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[25]
- Commons category: V. V. Giri[26]
- Residence: Odisha[27]
- Family name: Giri[28]
- Given name: V.[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[30], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Telugu[32], Odia[33]
- Name in native language: వి. వి. గిరి[34]
- Sibling: Adruti Laxmibai[35]
- Candidacy in election: 1969 Indian presidential election[36]
Why It Matters
V. V. Giri has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was V. V. Giri born?
V. V. Giri was born in Brahmapur[2].
Where did V. V. Giri die?
V. V. Giri died in Chennai[4].
What did V. V. Giri do for work?
V. V. Giri worked as a politician[5], trade unionist[6], and writer[7].
Where did V. V. Giri go to school?
V. V. Giri was educated at University College Dublin[18] and University of Madras[19].
What awards did V. V. Giri receive?
Honors received include Bharat Ratna[20], anniversary medal at the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the Iranian Empire[21], and honorary doctor of Comenius University[22].