Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar

Indian writer (1889–1976)
Person human Q3519978
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Summary

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar is a human[1]. He was born in Sangli[2]. He was born on January 19, 1889[3]. He passed away in Miraj[4]. He died on September 2, 1976[5]. He worked as a poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (659 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was born in Sangli[2].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar passed away in Miraj[4].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was born on January 19, 1889[3].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was born on January 11, 1898[9].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar died on September 2, 1976[5].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar held citizenship in India[10].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar held citizenship in Dominion of India[11].
  • Marathi was Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's native language[12].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's professions included poet[6].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar worked as a writer[7].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was educated at Fergusson College[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar is Yayati[14].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar received the Sahitya Akademi Award in Marathi[15].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar received the Padma Bhushan[16].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar received the Jnanpith Award[17].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar is recorded as male[18].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's Commons category is recorded as Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar[20].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's family name is recorded as Khandekar[21].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's given name is recorded as Vishnu[22].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Marathi[23].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's writing language is recorded as Marathi[24].
  • Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's P14750 is recorded as D85A-3545-B2E8-DD16-F07B[25].

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Origins and Family

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's place of birth was Sangli[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 19, 1889[3] and January 11, 1898[9]. Marathi was his native language[12].

Education

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar's education included a stint at Fergusson College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6] and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar is Yayati[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Marathi[15], a literary award[26], in India[27]; Padma Bhushan[16], a civil decoration[28], in India[29], founded in 1954[30]; and Jnanpith Award[17], an award[31], in India[32], founded in 1961[33].

Death and Burial

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar died on September 2, 1976[5]. He died in Miraj[4].

Why It Matters

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (659 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar born?

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was born in Sangli[2].

Where did Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar die?

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar died in Miraj[4].

What did Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar do for work?

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar worked as poet[6] and writer[7].

Where did Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar go to school?

Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was educated at Fergusson College[13].

What awards did Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar receive?

Honors received include Sahitya Akademi Award in Marathi[15], Padma Bhushan[16], and Jnanpith Award[17].

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  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · कल्पनाशक्ती · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Miraj
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Marathi
    Given name → Vishnu
    Country of citizenship → India, Dominion of India
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    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1|1 */ Date of birth: 11 January 1898"
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