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Verghese Kurien was an Indian entrepreneur. Born on 26 November 1921 in Kozhikode, Kurien died on 9 September 2012 in Nadiad at the age of 90.
Kurien studied at Loyola College and University of Madras. Honours include Ramon Magsaysay Award, Padma Shri in trade and industry and Padma Bhushan, among 6 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 31 languages, Verghese Kurien is No. 19,222 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 26 November 1921, Kozhikode
- Died
- 9 September 2012, Nadiad (aged 90)
- Country
- India
- Known as
- Engineer, entrepreneur, screenwriter
- Field
- Business
- Education
- Loyola College, University of Madras
- Wikipedia editions
- 31
Did you know
90
Lived to 90.
26 Nov
Shares a birthday with Tina Turner and Ferdinand de Saussure.
3
One of 3 people in the Index born in Kozhikode, with Parvathy Thiruvothu.
31
Has a Wikipedia article in 31 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Ramon Magsaysay Award1963
- Padma Shri in trade and industry1965
- Padma Bhushan1966
- Wateler Peace Prize1986
- World Food Prize1989
- Padma Vibhushan in science & engineering1999
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