When was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Prayagraj.

What positions has Jawaharlal Nehru held?

Positions held by Jawaharlal Nehru include: Minister of Defence (1962–1962); Minister of Finance (1956–1956); Prime Minister of India (1947–1964); Minister of External Affairs (1947–1964); member of the Committee on Subjects Assigned to the Union Centre (since 25 January 1947).

Where did Jawaharlal Nehru study?

Jawaharlal Nehru was educated at City Law School, Trinity College, Harrow School.

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Jawaharlal Nehru

जवाहरलाल नेहरु

Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964

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Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist, social democrat, and statesman who was a central figure in India during the middle of the 20th century. Nehru was a principal leader of the Indian nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s. Upon India's independence in 1947, he served as the country's first prime minister, holding office for 16 years and 286 days. Nehru promoted parliamentary democracy, secularism, and science and technology during the 1950s, powerfully influencing India's arc as a modern nation. In international affairs, he steered India clear of the two blocs of the Cold War. A well-regarded author, he wrote books such as Letters from a Father to His Daughter (1929), An Autobiography (1936) and The Discovery of India (1946), that have been read around the world.

Quick facts

Born: 14 November 1889 wd
Place of birth: Prayagraj wd
Died: 27 May 1964 wd
Place of death: New Delhi wd
Citizenship: British Raj, India wd
Occupation: writer, politician, autobiographer, barrister, trade unionist, freedom fighter wd
Political party: Indian National Congress wd
Education: City Law School, Trinity College, Harrow School wd
Spouse: Kamala Nehru wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Defence (31 October 1962 – 14 November 1962)
Minister of Finance (24 July 1956 – 30 August 1956)
Prime Minister of India (15 August 1947 – 27 May 1964)
Minister of External Affairs (15 August 1947 – 27 May 1964)
member of the Committee on Subjects Assigned to the Union Centre (since 25 January 1947)
member of the Negotiating Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India (since 21 December 1946)
Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (6 July 1946 – 24 January 1950)
Member of the Lok Sabha

Awards wd

Bharat Ratna (1955)
Bintang Jasa
doctor honoris causa of Keiō University
honorary citizen of Belgrade

Questions

When was Jawaharlal Nehru born?: Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889 in Prayagraj.
What positions has Jawaharlal Nehru held?: Positions held by Jawaharlal Nehru include: Minister of Defence (1962–1962); Minister of Finance (1956–1956); Prime Minister of India (1947–1964); Minister of External Affairs (1947–1964); member of the Committee on Subjects Assigned to the Union Centre (since 25 January 1947).
Where did Jawaharlal Nehru study?: Jawaharlal Nehru was educated at City Law School, Trinity College, Harrow School.

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