Sarvepalli Gopal

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Sarvepalli Gopal

Sarvepalli Gopal in a picture taken from Frontline magazine, published by The Hindu.
Born:	1923
Died:	20 April 2003
Occupation(s):	Historian
Nationality:	India
Subject(s):	Indian history

Sarvepalli Gopal (1923 – 20 April 2003) was a well known Indian historian. He was the son of philosopher-statesman Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Some of his works include a three-volume biography of Jawaharlal Nehru and British Policy in India (1858 – 1905). He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1999.

[edit] References

• Ramachandra Guha. "Remembering Sarvepalli Gopal", The Hindu, April 27, 2003. Retrieved on 2006-11-03.
• K. N. Panikkar (April 27 – May 12, 2002). "A great historian: Sarvepalli Gopal, 1923-2002". Frontline 19 (9). Retrieved on 2006-11-03.
• Ministry of Home Affairs—Civilian Awards announced on January 26, 1999. Retrieved on 2006-11-03.