Mahatma Gandhi
Indian independence activist (1869–1948)
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar and died on January 30, 1948 in Gandhi Smriti, aged 78. Recorded occupations: politician, barrister, political writer, journalist, philosopher and autobiographer. Country of citizenship: India. Associated movement: nonviolence. Fields of work: philosophy, jurisprudence and pacifism. Notable works include “satyagraha”. Educated at Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Inner Temple, University College London and Samaldas Arts College. Honours include Time Person of the Year, Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo, Queen's South Africa Medal, Natal Native Rebellion Medal and Kaisar-i-Hind Medal. Member of Inner Temple and Vegetarian Society.
- Born
- October 2, 1869 · Porbandar
- Died
- January 30, 1948 · Gandhi Smriti
- Age at death
- 78
- Citizenship
- India
- Occupations
- politician, barrister, political writer, journalist, philosopher, autobiographer
- Movements
- nonviolence
- Notable works
- satyagraha
- Education
- Mahatma Gandhi Museum, Inner Temple, University College London, Samaldas Arts College
- Honours
- Time Person of the Year, Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo, Queen's South Africa Medal, Natal Native Rebellion Medal, Kaisar-i-Hind Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 210 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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