Zakir Husain
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Summary
Zakir Husain was born on February 8, 1897[1], in Hyderabad[2]. He died on May 3, 1969[3], in New Delhi[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,375 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: India[7]
- Child: Saeeda Khurshid[8]
- Country of citizenship: India[9], British Raj[10], Dominion of India[11]
- Position held: Vice President of India[12], President of India[13], governor of Bihar[14]
- Employer: University of Calcutta[15]
- Educated at: Aligarh Muslim University[16], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], University of Allahabad[18]
- Award received: Bharat Ratna[19], Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[20]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Zakir Husain (politician)[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[24], Pashto[25]
- Name in native language: ذاکِر حسین[26]
- Different from: Zakir Hussain[27], Zakir Husain[28]
- Candidacy in election: 2014 Indian general election in Udupi Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency[29], 1967 Indian presidential election[30]
- P14611: 153986[31]
Why It Matters
Zakir Husain has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Zakir Husain born?
Zakir Husain was born in Hyderabad[2].
Where did Zakir Husain die?
Zakir Husain passed away in New Delhi[4].
What did Zakir Husain do for work?
Zakir Husain worked as a politician[5].
Where did Zakir Husain go to school?
Zakir Husain was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[16], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], and University of Allahabad[18].
What awards did Zakir Husain receive?
Honors received include Bharat Ratna[19] and Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[20].