When was M. G. Ramachandran born?

M. G. Ramachandran was born on 17 January 1917 in Kandy.

What positions has M. G. Ramachandran held?

Positions held by M. G. Ramachandran include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1980–1987); Member of the 4th Madras Legislative Assembly; Member of the 5th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly; Member of the 6th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly; Member of the 7th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Where did M. G. Ramachandran study?

M. G. Ramachandran was educated at University of Madras.

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M. G. Ramachandran

मारुथुर गोपालन रामचन्द्रन

Film actor, chief minister of Tamil Nadu (1917 – 1987)

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Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran, popularly known by his initials M. G. R., was an Indian politician, actor, film director, film producer and philanthropist who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987. He was the founder and first general secretary of the political party All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). He is regarded as one of the most influential politicians of post-independent India, and was known by the epithets Makkal Thilagam and Puratchi Thalaivar. In March 1988, he was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour.

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Born: 17 January 1917 wd
Place of birth: Kandy wd
Died: 24 December 1987 wd
Place of death: Chennai wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: actor, film actor, politician, film director, screenwriter, film producer wd
Political party: All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam wd
Education: University of Madras wd
Spouse: V. N. Janaki wd

Positions held wd

Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (9 June 1980 – 24 December 1987)
Member of the 4th Madras Legislative Assembly
Member of the 5th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Member of the 6th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Member of the 7th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Member of the 8th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly

Awards wd

Filmfare Special Award – South (1965)
Bharat Ratna (1988)
National Film Award for Best Actor (1972)

Questions

When was M. G. Ramachandran born?: M. G. Ramachandran was born on 17 January 1917 in Kandy.
What positions has M. G. Ramachandran held?: Positions held by M. G. Ramachandran include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1980–1987); Member of the 4th Madras Legislative Assembly; Member of the 5th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly; Member of the 6th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly; Member of the 7th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Where did M. G. Ramachandran study?: M. G. Ramachandran was educated at University of Madras.

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