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Personal details
Born 5 September 1888
Thiruttani, 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 daughters
One son
Alma mater Madras Christian College
University of Madras
Profession Philosopher
Professor
Religion Hinduism
Awards Bharat Ratna (1954)