Birthday: September 5, 1888 (Virgo)
Born In: Thiruttani, Tamil Nadu, India
Birthday: September 5, 1888 (Virgo)
Born In: Thiruttani, Tamil Nadu, India
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who served as the president of the nation from 1962 to 1967. Prior to this, he had served as the first Vice President of India from 1952 to 1962. An educator by profession, he had ventured into politics quite late in life. Born into a poor Brahmin family in southern India, he grew up to be an intelligent and bright boy with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. His conservative father did not want the boy to learn English and hoped that he would become a priest. But the young Radhakrishnan excelled in his studies and attended the Madras Christian College on a scholarship and graduated with a master's degree in philosophy. He embarked on an academic career and with time established himself as one of India's most distinguished 20th century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy. He was influential in shaping the understanding of Hinduism, in both India and the West. It was only after India’s independence in 1947 that he became involved in politics. After representing India at UNESCO, he was made the country’s first vice president and later the president. His birthday, 5 September, is celebrated in India as Teachers' Day.
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Also Known As: Sarvepalli Radhakrishnayya
Died At Age: 86
Spouse/Ex-: Sivakamu
father: Sarvepalli Veeraswami
mother: Sitamma
children: Sarvepalli Gopal
Born Country: India
place of death: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Notable Alumni: Voorhees College, Vellore, Madras Christian College
education: Madras Christian College, Voorhees College, Vellore
awards: 1954 - Bharat Ratna
1975 - Templeton Prize
1961 - Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
1963 - Order of Merit
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