When was T. T. Krishnamachari born?

T. T. Krishnamachari was born on 26 November 1899 in Chennai.

What positions has T. T. Krishnamachari held?

Positions held by T. T. Krishnamachari include: Minister of Finance (1963–1965); Minister of Finance (1956–1958); Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (1946–1950); Member of the Lok Sabha.

Where did T. T. Krishnamachari study?

T. T. Krishnamachari was educated at Madras Christian College, Town Higher Secondary School.

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T. T. Krishnamachari

Indian politician (1899–1974)

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Tiruvellore Thattai Krishnamachari (26 November 1899 – 7 March 1974) was an Indian politician who served as Finance Minister from 1956 to 1958 and from 1964 to 1966. He was also a founding member of the first governing body of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) in New Delhi, India's first independent economic policy institute established in 1956.

Quick facts

Born: 26 November 1899 wd
Place of birth: Chennai wd
Died: 7 March 1974 wd
Place of death: Chennai wd
Citizenship: India, British Raj wd
Occupation: politician, businessperson, finance minister wd
Political party: Indian National Congress wd
Education: Madras Christian College, Town Higher Secondary School wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Finance (31 August 1963 – 31 December 1965)
Minister of Finance (30 August 1956 – 13 February 1958)
Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (6 July 1946 – 24 January 1950)
Member of the Lok Sabha

About

Krishnamachari graduated from Madras Christian College (MCC) and was a visiting professor to the department of economics at MCC. He was popularly known as TTK.

He has the ignominy of being the first minister in free India to have resigned due to his involvement in a scam. He was also a member of drafting committee, an entrepreneur and prominent leader within the Indian National Congress. He was also deputy viceroy from 1947-1950.

Questions

When was T. T. Krishnamachari born?: T. T. Krishnamachari was born on 26 November 1899 in Chennai.
What positions has T. T. Krishnamachari held?: Positions held by T. T. Krishnamachari include: Minister of Finance (1963–1965); Minister of Finance (1956–1958); Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (1946–1950); Member of the Lok Sabha.
Where did T. T. Krishnamachari study?: T. T. Krishnamachari was educated at Madras Christian College, Town Higher Secondary School.

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