About Fathema Ismail
Lived 1903 – 1987 (aged 83–84). Fathema Ismail was an Indian politician.
Fathema Ismail (1903–1987) was an Indian parliamentarian. She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1958 and was nominated as member of the Rajya Sabha from 1978 and served till 1984. She was the sister of Usman and Umar Sobhani who financed the Khilafat movement and the Congress party in Bombay. Fathema Ismail was instrumental in the setting up of the children orthopaedic hospital in Bombay which was the first of its kind in India.
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Who was Fathema Ismail?
Indian politician
When was Fathema Ismail born?
Fathema Ismail was born in 1903.
When did Fathema Ismail die?
Fathema Ismail died in 1987.
What was Fathema Ismail's occupation?
Fathema Ismail was a politician.
What nationality was Fathema Ismail?
Fathema Ismail was Indian.
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