Gopalkrishna Gandhi Age, Wiki and Bio

Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Quick Info

ProfessionRetired IAS Officer and Diplomat
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/04/1946
Age79 years
BirthplaceDelhi, British India

Bio/Wiki

Real NameGopalkrishna Devdas Gandhi

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeSt. Stephen's College, Delhi University
DegreeMaster's Degree in English Literature

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
HometownDelhi, India
ReligionHinduism
HobbiesReading, Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
WifeTara Gandhi
Children
SonNone
Daughters2

Family

FatherDevdas Gandhi (Journalist)
MotherLakshmi Gandhi
SiblingsRajmohan Gandhi, Ramchandra Gandhi, Tara Bhattacharjee (Gandhi)
Paternal GrandfatherMahatma Gandhi
Maternal GrandfatherC. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji)

Career

Important Designations
  • IAS Officer of Tamil Nadu Cadre
  • Minister (Culture) in High Commission of India, UK
  • High Commissioner of India to South Africa and Lesotho
  • Secretary to President of India
  • High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka
  • Ambassador of India to Norway and Iceland
  • Governor of West Bengal
Other Roles
  • Chairman of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai
  • Chairman of Indian Institute of Advanced Study
  • President of Indian Institute of Advanced Study Society

Favourites

Favourite LeaderMahatma Gandhi

Some Lesser Known Facts

Delhi is the birthplace of this individual, from the esteemed Gandhi family.
The grandfather of this individual, Mahatma Gandhi, is highly respected as the 'Father of the Nation'.
Successfully passed the UPSC Examination in the year 1968.
This individual has served in different roles in India and overseas.
Chosen by the opposition as their candidate for Vice President of India in 2017.