When was Mohammad Hidayatullah born?

Mohammad Hidayatullah was born on 17 December 1905 in Lucknow.

What positions has Mohammad Hidayatullah held?

Positions held by Mohammad Hidayatullah include: Vice President of India (1979–1984); President of India (1969–1969); Chief Justice of India (1968–1970); president.

Where did Mohammad Hidayatullah study?

Mohammad Hidayatullah was educated at Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Trinity College.

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Mohammad Hidayatullah

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Vice President of India from 1979 to 1984

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Mohammad Hidayatullah, was an Indian jurist and statesman who served as interim President of India in 1969. He concurrently served as Chief Justice of India from 1968 to 1970 and then as Vice President of India from 1979 to 1984.

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Born: 17 December 1905 wd
Place of birth: Lucknow wd
Died: 18 September 1992 wd
Place of death: Mumbai wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: judge, politician, barrister, jurist wd
Education: Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Trinity College wd

Positions held wd

Vice President of India (31 August 1979 – 30 August 1984)
President of India (20 July 1969 – 24 August 1969)
Chief Justice of India (25 February 1968 – 16 December 1970)
president

Awards wd

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Questions

When was Mohammad Hidayatullah born?: Mohammad Hidayatullah was born on 17 December 1905 in Lucknow.
What positions has Mohammad Hidayatullah held?: Positions held by Mohammad Hidayatullah include: Vice President of India (1979–1984); President of India (1969–1969); Chief Justice of India (1968–1970); president.
Where did Mohammad Hidayatullah study?: Mohammad Hidayatullah was educated at Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts and Social Sciences, Trinity College.

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