Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	14/11/1889
Age	74 years (died on 27, May, 1964)
Birthplace	Allahabad, United Provinces, British India (Now, Uttar Pradesh, India)
Date of Death	27/05/1964

Latest News about Jawaharlal Nehru

27/05/2025

India marked the 61st death anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The event commemorated the passing of the nation's first Prime Minister, who died in office from a heart attack in 1964. Leaders and citizens across the country paid tribute to his legacy as a central figure in India's independence movement and his contributions to establishing parliamentary democracy.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Nickname(s)	Chacha Nehru, Panditji
Major Works	Nehru supported the Indian civil rights movement in South Africa led by Mahatma Gandhi. In the Lahore Session of 1929, Nehru hoisted the tricolour flag of India in Lahore and called for complete independence from the British Raj. On 15 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. Delivered the famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech on the eve of India's independence. Authored 'The Discovery of India' while imprisoned in 1944. Authored 'An Autobiography' completed in Almora Jail in 1935. Authored 'Letters from a Father to His Daughter' in 1929.
Famous Quotes	There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Citizenship consists in the service of the country. Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you is determinism; the way you play it is free will. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom.

Physical Stats & More

Height	173 cm (5’ 8”)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Trinity College, Cambridge Inns of Court
Qualifications	Honours in Natural Science from Trinity College, Cambridge Inns of Court Law from Inner temple Inn

Personal Life

Place of Death	New Delhi, India
Death Cause	Heart Attack
Zodiac sign/Sun sign	Scorpio
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Kashmiri Pandit
Blood Group	B+
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading Writing Swimming Sword Fighting

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Widower
Affairs/Girlfriends	Edwina Mountbatten
Marriage Date	1916

Family

Wife/Spouse

Kamala Nehru (1916-1936)

Children

Indira Gandhi (Politician)

Parents

Father	Motilal Nehru (Freedom Fighter, Lawyer, Politician)
Mother	Swaruprani Thussu

Siblings

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (First Female President of the United Nations General Assembly)
Krishna Hutheesing (Writer)

Career

Political Party

Indian National Congress

Political Journey

Joined the Indian National Congress
Became the first Prime Minister of India and held the post until his death in 1964
Elected President of the Indian National Congress at Lahore Session
Elected President of the Congress for the fourth time
1951-1954	Elected President of the Congress for three more terms

Awards

Bharat Ratna (1955)

Favourites

Favourite Food	Tandoori Chicken
Favourite Activist	Mahatma Gandhi
Favourite Cigarette Brand	555 Cigarette

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nehru indulged in smoking and alcohol consumption.
2. Nehru enjoyed staying fit and had a passion for sword fighting.
3. Nehru was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 11 times but never received the honor.
4. Nehru's birthday, 14 November, is celebrated as Children's Day in India.

Jawaharlal Nehru Politician Indian Allahabad, United Provinces, British India (Now, Uttar Pradesh, India)