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Madhavan Ayyappath

1934 – 2021

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Lived 1934 – 2021 (aged 87). Madhavan Ayyappath was an Indian poet.

Madhavan Ayyappath (24 April 1934 – 25 December 2021) was an Indian poet and translator from the south state of Kerala. He was a recipient of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

Biography Madhavan Ayyappath was born in 1934 in Chowannur, near Kunnamkulam, in Thrissur district, son of Ayyappath Lakshmikkutty Amma and Peringode Karumathil Ramunni Nair.

He obtained a BA degree in Economics from Madras University and did his Master's degree in English literature. He was a civil servant, and worked for the Government of India until 1992.

Works Jivacharitra Kurippukal Kilimozhikal Sri Narayana Guru (English) Dharmapatham (Translation)

Awards 1988: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Kilimozhikal 2003: Aasan Prize

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Important facts

Born
24 April 1934, Kunnamkulam
Birth century
20th century
Died
25 December 2021, Kottappuram, Thrissur
Occupation
Poet
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
University of Madras

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Madhavan Ayyappath?

Indian writer

When was Madhavan Ayyappath born?

Madhavan Ayyappath was born on 24 April 1934 in Kunnamkulam.

When did Madhavan Ayyappath die?

Madhavan Ayyappath died on 25 December 2021 in Kottappuram, Thrissur.

What was Madhavan Ayyappath's occupation?

Madhavan Ayyappath was a poet.

What nationality was Madhavan Ayyappath?

Madhavan Ayyappath was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Madhavan Ayyappath

· Wikidata: Q13113996

· DBpedia: Madhavan Ayyappath

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