About Gopal Singh
Lived 1917 – 1990 (aged 72). Gopal Singh was an Indian mystic, poet, writer, philosopher, politician and journalist.
Gopal Singh (29 November 1917 – 8 August 1990) was an Indian Governor and politician. He was also a former head of the country's Minorities' Commission and a writer.
Singh was the Governor of Goa from May 1987, earlier the Lieutenant Governor of Goa and first Governor of Nagaland. Singh was nominated member of Rajya Sabha from 3 April 1962 to 2 April 1968.
A litterateur, he translated the Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptures, into English. He also was English-Punjabi lexicographer and biographer of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh.
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Who was Gopal Singh?
Indian writer and politician
When was Gopal Singh born?
Gopal Singh was born on 29 November 1917 in Amritsar.
When did Gopal Singh die?
Gopal Singh died on 8 August 1990.
What was Gopal Singh's occupation?
Gopal Singh was a mystic, poet, writer, philosopher, politician and journalist.
What nationality was Gopal Singh?
Gopal Singh was Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Gopal Singh (politician)
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