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Rajiv Gandhi was a Prime Minister of India. Born on 20 August 1944 in Mumbai, Gandhi died on 21 May 1991 in Sriperumbudur at the age of 46.
Positions held include Member of the Lok Sabha (1981–1991), Prime Minister of India (1984–1989) and President of the Indian National Congress (1984–1991). Gandhi studied at Trinity College and Imperial College London. Honours include Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, Bharat Ratna and Order of Augusto César Sandino.
With a Wikipedia article in 108 languages, Rajiv Gandhi is No. 1,056 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 20 August 1944, Mumbai
- Died
- 21 May 1991, Sriperumbudur (aged 46)
- Country
- India
- Known as
- Politician
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Education
- Trinity College, Imperial College London
- Languages
- Hindi
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 108
Did you know
Was 37 when first member of the Lok Sabha (1981).
Lived to 46.
Shares a birthday with Benjamin Harrison and Demi Lovato.
One of 245 people in the Index born in Mumbai, with Aamir Khan.
Has a Wikipedia article in 108 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1981–1991Member of the Lok Sabha
- 1984–1989Prime Minister of India
- 1984–1991President of the Indian National Congress
- 1984–1985Minister of External Affairs
- 1987–1988Minister of External Affairs
- 1989–1990Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- 1989–1991Member of the 9th Lok Sabha
- —Member of the 7th Lok Sabha
- —Member of the 8th Lok Sabha
Connections
- FatherFeroze Gandhi
- MotherIndira Gandhi
- SpouseSonia Gandhi
- SiblingSanjay Gandhi
- ChildPriyanka Vadra
5 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Indira Gandhi Peace Prize1991
- Bharat Ratna1991
- Order of Augusto César Sandino
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