When was Ramaswamy Venkataraman born?

Ramaswamy Venkataraman was born on 4 December 1910 in Pattukkottai.

What positions has Ramaswamy Venkataraman held?

Positions held by Ramaswamy Venkataraman include: President of India (1987–1992); Vice President of India (1984–1987); Minister of Home Affairs (1982–1982); Minister of Defence (1982–1984); Minister of Finance (1980–1982).

Where did Ramaswamy Venkataraman study?

Ramaswamy Venkataraman was educated at Loyola College, University of Madras.

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Ramaswamy Venkataraman

President of India from 1987 to 1992

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Ramaswamy Venkataraman, also known as R. Venkataraman, was an Indian lawyer, independence activist and politician who served as a union minister and as the vice president of india and president of India. Venkataraman was born in Rajamadam village in Tanjore district, Madras Presidency. He studied law and practised in the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court of India. In his youth, he was an activist for the Indian independence movement, and he participated in the Quit India Movement. He was appointed as the member of the Constituent Assembly and the provisional cabinet. He was elected to the Lok Sabha four times and served as Union Finance Minister and Defence Minister. In 1984, he was elected as the vice president of India and in 1987, he became the president of India and served from 1987 to 1992. He also served as a state minister under K. Kamaraj and M. Bhaktavatsalam. He is referred to as the Father of Industrialisation of Tamilnadu

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Born: 4 December 1910 wd
Place of birth: Pattukkottai wd
Died: 27 January 2009 wd
Place of death: New Delhi wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: lawyer, politician, autobiographer, judge wd
Political party: Indian National Congress wd
Education: Loyola College, University of Madras wd
Spouse: Janaki Venkataraman wd

Positions held wd

President of India (25 July 1987 – 25 July 1992)
Vice President of India (31 August 1984 – 24 July 1987)
Minister of Home Affairs (22 June 1982 – 2 September 1982)
Minister of Defence (15 January 1982 – 2 August 1984)
Minister of Finance (14 January 1980 – 15 January 1982)
Member of the Lok Sabha
Member of the 7th Lok Sabha

Awards wd

Light of Truth Award (2001)

Questions

When was Ramaswamy Venkataraman born?: Ramaswamy Venkataraman was born on 4 December 1910 in Pattukkottai.
What positions has Ramaswamy Venkataraman held?: Positions held by Ramaswamy Venkataraman include: President of India (1987–1992); Vice President of India (1984–1987); Minister of Home Affairs (1982–1982); Minister of Defence (1982–1984); Minister of Finance (1980–1982).
Where did Ramaswamy Venkataraman study?: Ramaswamy Venkataraman was educated at Loyola College, University of Madras.

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