Mahatma Gandhi
Indian independence activist (1869–1948).
The record
Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian independence activist. Born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gandhi died on 30 January 1948 in Gandhi Smriti at the age of 78.
Notable works include satyagraha. Gandhi studied at Mahatma Gandhi Museum and Inner Temple. Honours include Time Person of the Year, Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo and Queen's South Africa Medal, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 287 languages, Mahatma Gandhi is No. 20 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 October 1869, Porbandar
- Died
- 30 January 1948, Gandhi Smriti (aged 78)
- Country
- India
- Known as
- Politician, barrister, political writer
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Indian National Congress, Natal Indian Congress
- Education
- Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Inner Temple
- Height
- 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
- Languages
- Gujarati
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 287
Did you know
Lived to 78.
Shares a birthday with Graham Greene and Paul von Hindenburg.
Two people in the Index born in Porbandar, with Kasturba Gandhi.
Has a Wikipedia article in 287 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherKaramchand Uttamchand Gandhi
- MotherPutlibai Karamchand Gandhi
- SpouseKasturba Gandhi
- SiblingRaliatbehn Gandhi
- SiblingMuliben Gandhi
- SiblingPankunvarben Gandhi
- SiblingLaxmidas Karamchand Gandhi
- SiblingKarsandas Gandhi
- ChildHarilal Gandhi
- ChildManilal Gandhi
- ChildManilal gandhi
- ChildDevdas Gandhi
5 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Time Person of the Year1930
- Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo
- Queen's South Africa Medal
- Natal Native Rebellion Medal
- Kaisar-i-Hind Medal
Notable works
- Satyagraha
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