Vinoba Bhave
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Summary
Vinoba Bhave was born on September 11, 1895[1], in Raigad district[2]. He died on November 15, 1982[3], in Wardha[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], politician[6], writer[7], human rights defender[8], and social reformer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,380 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[11], India[12], Dominion of India[13]
- Field of work: philosophy[14], nonviolence[15], human rights[16]
- Educated at: Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda[17]
- Student: Satish Kumar[18]
- Award received: Ramon Magsaysay Award[19], Bharat Ratna[20]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Vinoba Bhave[23]
- Student of: Mahatma Gandhi[24]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Marathi[26], Sanskrit[27]
- Name in native language: Vinoba Bhave[28]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q25691259[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[30]
Why It Matters
Vinoba Bhave has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Vinoba Bhave born?
Vinoba Bhave's place of birth was Raigad district[2].
Where did Vinoba Bhave die?
Vinoba Bhave passed away in Wardha[4].
What did Vinoba Bhave do for work?
Vinoba Bhave worked as a philosopher[5], politician[6], writer[7], human rights defender[8], and social reformer[9].
Where did Vinoba Bhave go to school?
Vinoba Bhave was educated at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda[17].
What awards did Vinoba Bhave receive?
Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[19] and Bharat Ratna[20].