Vikram Sarabhai
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Summary
Vikram Sarabhai was born on August 12, 1919[1], in Ahmedabad[2]. He died on December 30, 1971[3], in Thiruvananthapuram[4]. He worked as a physicist[5] and engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,149 views/month, #6,711 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Ambalal Sarabhai[8]
- Spouse: Mrinalini Sarabhai[9]
- Child: Mallika Sarabhai[10], Kartikeya Sarabhai[11]
- Country of citizenship: India[12], British Raj[13], Dominion of India[14]
- Native language: Gujarati[15]
- Field of work: physics[16]
- Position held: Chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organization[17]
- Educated at: St John's College[18], University of Cambridge[19], Gujarat College[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman[21]
- Award received: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology[22], Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering[23], Padma Bhushan in science & engineering[24]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[25]
- Religion or worldview: Jainism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Vikram Sarabhai[28]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Science[29]
- Family name: Sarabhai[30]
- Given name: Vikram[31]
- Relative: Anasuya Sarabhai[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33], Gujarati[34], Hindi[35]
- Name in native language: विक्रम साराभाई[36]
- Sibling: Geeta Sarabhai[37], Mridula Sarabhai[38], Gira Sarabhai[39], Gautam Sarabhai[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vikram Sarabhai include Vikas[41], an engine family[42]; Vikram[43], a rocket family[44]; and Sarabhai[45], a lunar crater[46].
Why It Matters
Vikram Sarabhai has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Vikas[41], an engine family[42]; Vikram[43], a rocket family[44]; and Sarabhai[45], a lunar crater[46].
FAQs
Where was Vikram Sarabhai born?
Vikram Sarabhai's place of birth was Ahmedabad[2].
Where did Vikram Sarabhai die?
Vikram Sarabhai passed away in Thiruvananthapuram[4].
Who were Vikram Sarabhai's parents?
Vikram Sarabhai's father was Ambalal Sarabhai[8].
Who was Vikram Sarabhai married to?
Vikram Sarabhai's spouses include Mrinalini Sarabhai[9].
What did Vikram Sarabhai do for work?
Vikram Sarabhai worked as a physicist[5] and engineer[6].
Where did Vikram Sarabhai go to school?
Vikram Sarabhai was educated at St John's College[18], University of Cambridge[19], and Gujarat College[20].
What awards did Vikram Sarabhai receive?
Honors received include Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology[22], Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering[23], and Padma Bhushan in science & engineering[24].