Zakir Husain

3rd President of India (1897-1969)
Person human Q144732
Zakir Husain
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Zakir Husain

Summary

Zakir Husain is a human[1]. Born in Hyderabad[2], he… he was born on +1897-02-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in New Delhi[4]. He died on +1969-05-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,213 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hyderabad[2], Zakir Husain…
  • Zakir Husain passed away in New Delhi[4].
  • Zakir Husain was born on +1897-02-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Zakir Husain died on +1969-05-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Zakir Husain is buried at India[8].
  • A child of Zakir Husain was Saeeda Khurshid[9].
  • Zakir Husain held citizenship in India[10].
  • Zakir Husain held citizenship in British Raj[11].
  • Zakir Husain held citizenship in Dominion of India[12].
  • Zakir Husain worked as a politician[6].
  • Zakir Husain held the position of Vice President of India[13].
  • Zakir Husain held the position of President of India[14].
  • Zakir Husain held the position of governor of Bihar[15].
  • Among Zakir Husain's employers was University of Calcutta[16].
  • Zakir Husain was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[17].
  • Zakir Husain's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Zakir Husain's education included a stint at University of Allahabad[19].
  • Zakir Husain received the Bharat Ratna[20].
  • Zakir Husain received the Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[21].
  • Zakir Husain's religion is recorded as Islam[22].
  • Zakir Husain's image is recorded as DR. ZAKIR HUSAIN - PICTORIAL BIOGRAPHY 0005.jpg[23].
  • Zakir Husain is recorded as male[24].
  • Zakir Husain's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Zakir Husain's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081131109[26].
  • Zakir Husain's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 34482449[27].

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Origins and Family

Zakir Husain's place of birth was Hyderabad[2]. He was born on +1897-02-08T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Aligarh Muslim University[17], a central university[28], in India[29], founded in 1920[30], headquartered in Aligarh[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and University of Allahabad[19], a central university[36], in India[37], founded in 1887[38], headquartered in Prayagraj (Allahabad)[39].

Career and Affiliations

Zakir Husain worked as a politician[6]. He was employed by University of Calcutta[16]. Positions held include Vice President of India[13], a position[40], in India[41], founded in 1950[42]; President of India[14], a position[43], in India[44], founded in 1950[45]; and governor of Bihar[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Bharat Ratna[20], a civil decoration[46], in India[47], founded in 1954[48] and Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[21], an award[49], in India[50].

Personal Life

A child of Zakir Husain was Saeeda Khurshid[9]. His religion is recorded as Islam[22].

Death and Burial

Zakir Husain died on +1969-05-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New Delhi[4]. He is buried at India[8].

Why It Matters

Zakir Husain ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,213 views/month, #6,209 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

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 politician[6].

Where did Zakir Husain go to school?

Zakir Husain was educated at Aligarh Muslim University[17], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], and University of Allahabad[19].

What awards did Zakir Husain receive?

Honors received include Bharat Ratna[20] and Padma Vibhushan in Public Affairs[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . eci.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . eci.gov.in. eci.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . eci.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . eci.gov.in. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Hyderabad
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    Educated at Aligarh Muslim University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Allahabad
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