Sir Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952-1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. One of India's most distinguished twentieth-century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, Dr Radhakrishnan was awarded several awards during his life, including a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. Dr Radhakrishnan believed...See more

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952-1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967. One of India's most distinguished twentieth-century scholars of comparative religion and philosophy, Dr Radhakrishnan was awarded several awards during his life, including a knighthood in 1931, the Bharat Ratna in 1954, and honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963. Dr Radhakrishnan believed that teachers should be the best minds in the country. Since 1962, his birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers Day on September 5. See less