Hansa Jivraj Mehta
Reformist, social activist, freedom-fighter and educator and writer of India.
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Hansa Jivraj Mehta was a reformist, social activist, freedom-fighter and educator and writer of India. Born on 3 July 1897 in Surat, Mehta died on 4 April 1995 in Mumbai at the age of 97.
Positions held include Member of the Constituent Assembly of India (1946–1950) and Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India (1947). Honours include Padma Bhushan.
With a Wikipedia article in 25 languages, Hansa Jivraj Mehta is No. 55,979 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 3 July 1897, Surat
- Died
- 4 April 1995, Mumbai (aged 97)
- Country
- India
- Known as
- Academic, activist, politician
- Field
- Politics
- Languages
- Gujarati, English
- Wikipedia editions
- 25
Did you know
Was 49 when first member of the Constituent Assembly of India (1946).
Lived to 97.
Shares a birthday with Franz Kafka and Julian Assange.
One of 7 people in the Index born in Surat, with Ahmed Deedat.
Has a Wikipedia article in 25 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1946–1950Member of the Constituent Assembly of India
- 1947–Member of the Advisory Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India
Connections
- FatherManubhai Mehta
- SpouseJivraj Narayan Mehta
Honours and works
Awards
- Padma Bhushan1959
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