November 21, 2024
V. V. Giri was born on 10-08-1894 in Berhampur in the state of Odisha, India. He was an Indian Politician, President, Governor, Vice President, Writer and Author.
Other Name: | Varahagiri Venkata Giri |
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Other Professions: | President Governor Vice President Writer Author |
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Bharat Ratna | Civilian Award | 1975 | Public Affairs |
He received the Bharath Ratna in 1975 for his contributions to public affairs.
V. V. Giri died on 24-06-1980 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He suffered a heart attack at age of 85.
DEATHDAY | 24 June,1980 (Tuesday) |
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DEATH PLACE | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
DEATH COUNTRY | India |
He was born to a political activist and lawyer V. V. Jogayya Pantulu and activist Subhadramma. He was married to Saraswati Bai in 1904 and together the couple had 14 children.
V. V. Giri was 85 years 10 months & 14 days old age.