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Facts
| Also Known As | Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi |
|---|---|
| Born | October 2, 1869 • Porbandar • India |
| Died | January 30, 1948 (aged 78) • Delhi • India |
| Political Affiliation | Indian National Congress |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Kasturba Gandhi |
| Role In | British raj • Jallianwala Bagh Massacre • Poona Pact • Round Table Conference • Salt March • noncooperation movement |
Did You Know?
- As a young child Gandhi was very shy and would run home as soon as school ended to avoid talking to anyone.
- The United Nations declared Gandhi's birthday, October 2nd, as the International Day of Non-violence in 2007.
- Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times but never received the award.
- Time Magazine named Mahatma Gandhi Person of the Year in 1930.
- Before taking a vow of celibacy, Mahatma Gandhi had four sons.
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