# A. K. Antony

_Indian politician_

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> Arackaparambil Kurien Antony is an Indian lawyer, attorney and statesman who was the longest serving Defence Minister of India from 2006 to 2014. One of the senior leaders of the Indian National Congress, he currently serves as the Chairman of the Disciplinary Action Committee of the All India Congress Committee, Congress Working Committee, and member of the Congress Core Group and Central Election Committee.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 December 1940 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Cherthala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P19))
- **Citizenship:** India ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; journalist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P106))
- **Political party:** Indian National Congress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P102))
- **Education:** Maharaja's College; Government Law College, Ernakulam ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P69))
- **Positions held:** Minister of Defence (26 October 2006 – 26 May 2014); member of Rajya Sabha (2005–2022); Chief Minister of Kerala (17 May 2001 – 29 August 2004); Member of the 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly (13 May 2001 – 12 May 2006); Member of the 10th Kerala Legislative Assembly (14 May 1996 – 16 May 2001); Member of the 9th Kerala Legislative Assembly (1 June 1995 – 14 May 1996); Chief Minister of Kerala (22 March 1995 – 9 May 1996); Member of the 5th Kerala Legislative Assembly (26 October 1977 – 30 November 1979); Chief Minister of Kerala (27 April 1977 – 29 October 1978); Member of the 4th Kerala Legislative Assembly (4 October 1970 – 22 March 1977); Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849#P39))

## Questions

**When was A. K. Antony born?**  
A. K. Antony was born on 28 December 1940 in Cherthala.

**What positions has A. K. Antony held?**  
Positions held by A. K. Antony include: Minister of Defence (2006–2014); member of Rajya Sabha (2005–2022); Chief Minister of Kerala (2001–2004); Member of the 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2001–2006); Member of the 10th Kerala Legislative Assembly (1996–2001).

**Where did A. K. Antony study?**  
A. K. Antony was educated at Maharaja's College, Government Law College, Ernakulam.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): A. K. Antony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._K._Antony) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q278849](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q278849) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: A. K. Antony.jpg by Ministry of Defence (GODL-India)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A._K._Antony.jpg)

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