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Born 5 September 1888Thiruttani, Madras Presidency,British India(now in Tamil Nadu, India)

Died 17 April 1975 (aged 86)Madras, Tamil Nadu, India(now Chennai)

Nationality Indian

Political party Independent

Spouse(s) Sivakamu, Lady Radhakrishnan

Children Five daughtersOne son

Alma mater Madras Christian CollegeUniversity of Madras

Profession PhilosopherProfessor

Religion Hinduism

Awards  Bharat Ratna (1954)