Krishna Kant was an Indian politician and freedom fighter. Krishna Kant was the Vice President of India from 1997 to 2002. He was the 10th Vice President of India. He was the only Indian Vice President to die while in office.
Krishna Kant was born on February 28, 1927 in Kot Mohammad Khan, Amritsar district of Punjab. Lala Achint Ram and Satyavati Devi were his parents. Both of Kant's parents were freedom fighters. Krishna Kant's parents had to go to jail several times due to their participation in the freedom struggle. His father Lala Achint Ram became a member of the Constituent Assembly after India's independence. His mother, Smt. Satyavati Devi was a respected personality. Krishna Kant was married to Suman Kant. His wife Suman Kant was a social worker. The Kant couple had two sons and a daughter.
Full Name | Krishnakant |
Date of birth | February 28, 1927 |
Birth Place | Kot Mohammed Khan, Punjab |
Education | M.Sc in Technology |
Occupation | scientist, politician |
Father's Name | Achint Ram |
Mother's Name | Satyavati Devi |
Spouse's Name | Suman Krishnakant |
Date of Death | July 27, 2002 (age 75) |
1990 – 1997
Krishnakant was the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.
1996 – 1997
Kant became the Governor of Tamil Nadu.
1997 – 2002
Krishnakant served as the 10th Vice President of India.
Krishnakant died on 27 July 2002 in New Delhi. He is the only Vice President who died in office.
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