February 26, 2026
C. Rajagopalachari was born on 09-12-1878 in Krishnagiri in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He was an Indian Politician, Activist, Lawyer, Writer, Governor, Translator, Author, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu & Founder of Swatantra Party.
| Other Name: | Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, Rajaji, C.R., Mango of Krishnagiri |
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| Other Professions: | Activist Lawyer Writer Governor Translator Author Chief Minister Founder |
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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| Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 1954 | Social Work |
C. Rajagopalachari died on 25-12-1972 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was suffering from dehydration, urinary infection, and uraemia.
| DEATHDAY | 25 December,1972 (Monday) |
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| DEATH PLACE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| DEATH COUNTRY | India |
He was born to Chakravarti Venkataryan and Singaramma. He was married to Alamelu Mangalamma until her death in 1916 and together had a son named C. R. Narasimhan.
C. Rajagopalachari was 94 years 0 month & 16 days old age.