About Simpi Linganna
Lived 1905 – 1993 (aged 87–88). Simpi Linganna was an Indian poet.
Simpi Linganna (1905 – 5 May 1993) was a writer of the Kannada language. He is known for his immense contribution for folk literature. He was the President of 62nd Kannada Sahitya Sammelana which was held at Koppal in 1992.
Life and career Simpi Linganna was born in 1905 in the village of Chadchan in Bijapur district of Karnataka. He basically worked as a primary school teacher and took up writing as a hobby.
Literary contributions Swargadoolegalu Garathiya Baalu Janangada Jeevala Naatya Sadhane Mugilujenu
Awards and recognitions Simpi Liganna's many awards and recognitions include: President Award as a Teacher Karnataka Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry (1968): Shruthaashrutha Honorary Doctor of Literature from Karnatak University Bombay Government Prize. Mysore Government Prize. President of 62nd Kannada Sahithya Sammelana, 1993, Koppal
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Who was Simpi Linganna?
Indian writer
When was Simpi Linganna born?
Simpi Linganna was born in 1905 in Vijaypura District.
When did Simpi Linganna die?
Simpi Linganna died on 5 May 1993.
What was Simpi Linganna's occupation?
Simpi Linganna was a poet.
What nationality was Simpi Linganna?
Simpi Linganna was Indian.
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