Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
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Summary
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was born on August 18, 1900[1], in Prayagraj[2]. She died on December 1, 1990[3], in Dehradun[4]. She worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and freedom fighter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,935 views/month, #6,612 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Motilal Nehru[9]
- Mother: Swarup Rani Nehru[10]
- Child: Nayantara Sahgal[11]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[12], India[13], Dominion of India[14]
- Position held: Member of the 4th Lok Sabha[15], Governor of Maharashtra[16], ambassador of India to the United States[17], Member of the Constituent Assembly of India[18], President of the United Nations General Assembly[19]
- Award received: Padma Vibhushan[20]
- Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha[21], National Flag Presentation Committee[22]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Member of political party: Indian National Congress[25]
- Commons category: Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit[26]
- Family name: Pandit[27]
- Given name: Lakshmi[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Name in native language: বিজয়লক্ষ্মী পণ্ডিত[30]
- Number of children: 3[31]
- Sibling: Krishna Hutheesing[32], Jawaharlal Nehru[33]
Why It Matters
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit born?
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was born in Prayagraj[2].
Where did Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit die?
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit died in Dehradun[4].
Who were Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit's parents?
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit's father was Motilal Nehru[9]. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit's mother was Swarup Rani Nehru[10].
What did Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit do for work?
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and freedom fighter[7].
What awards did Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit receive?
Honors received include Padma Vibhushan[20].