1901 - 1978
G. Sankara Kurup Indian Poet
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| First Name |
G.
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| Middle Name |
Sankara
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| Last Name |
Kurup
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| Birthday |
3rd June, 1901
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| Birthplace |
Nayathode, Kerala, India
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| Died |
2nd February, 1978
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| Place of Death |
Vappalassery, Angamaly, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Nationality |
Indian
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| Occupation Text |
Teacher, Poet, Essayist, Translator, Lyricist, Member of Indian Parliament
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| Occupation |
Poet
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G. Sankara Kurup, (3 June 1901 – 2 February 1978) better known as Mahakavi G (The Great Poet G), was an Indian poet, essayist and literary critic of Malayalam literature. Known as one of the greats of Malayalam poetry, he was the first recipient of the Jnanpith Award―the highest Indian literary honor. He served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 1968 to 1972 and received the Padma Bhushan, the third highest Indian civilian award, in 1967. He was also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award, Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award and Soviet Land Nehru Award.
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