When was C. Rajagopalachari born?

C. Rajagopalachari was born on 10 December 1878 in Thorapalli.

What positions has C. Rajagopalachari held?

Positions held by C. Rajagopalachari include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1952–1954); Minister of Home Affairs (1950–1951); Governor-General of India (1948–1950); Governor of West Bengal (1947–1948); Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India (since 24 January 1947).

Where did C. Rajagopalachari study?

C. Rajagopalachari was educated at Bangalore University, Presidency College, University of Madras, Central College of Bengaluru.

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C. Rajagopalachari

चक्रवर्ती राजगोपालाचारी

Indian politician and activist (1878–1972)

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Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji or C.R., also known as Mootharignar Rajaji, was an Indian statesman, writer, lawyer, and Indian independence activist. Rajagopalachari was the last Governor-General of India, serving until the abolition of that office upon India becoming a republic in 1950. He was the only Indian-born Governor-General or Viceroy of India; all previous holders of these posts had been British nationals. He was an accomplished writer and one of the first recipients of India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna. He was close to both Gandhi and Nehru. He vehemently opposed the use of nuclear weapons, and was a proponent of world peace and disarmament, until his death at the age of 94 in 1972.

Quick facts

Born: 10 December 1878 wd
Place of birth: Thorapalli wd
Died: 25 December 1972 wd
Place of death: Chennai wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: lawyer, linguist, translator, composer, writer, peace activist wd
Political party: Swatantra Party (since 1959), Indian National Democratic Congress (1957–1959), Indian National Congress (until 1957) wd
Education: Bangalore University, Presidency College, University of Madras, Central College of Bengaluru wd

Positions held wd

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (10 April 1952 – 13 April 1954)
Minister of Home Affairs (26 December 1950 – 25 October 1951)
Governor-General of India (21 June 1948 – 26 January 1950)
Governor of West Bengal (15 August 1947 – 21 June 1948)
Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India (since 24 January 1947)
Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (since 6 July 1946)
Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (14 July 1937 – 9 October 1939)

Awards wd

Sahitya Akademi Award (1958)
Bharat Ratna (1954)
honorary doctor of the University of Calcutta

Questions

When was C. Rajagopalachari born?: C. Rajagopalachari was born on 10 December 1878 in Thorapalli.
What positions has C. Rajagopalachari held?: Positions held by C. Rajagopalachari include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1952–1954); Minister of Home Affairs (1950–1951); Governor-General of India (1948–1950); Governor of West Bengal (1947–1948); Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India (since 24 January 1947).
Where did C. Rajagopalachari study?: C. Rajagopalachari was educated at Bangalore University, Presidency College, University of Madras, Central College of Bengaluru.

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