Kuvempu

Kuvempu was an Indian writer, poet and professor (1904–1994). He was born at Hirekodige and died at Mysore.

Also recorded as Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa; K. V. Puttappa.

Overview

Also worked under the name ಕುವೆಂಪು.

Born at Hirekodige in 1904, died at Mysore in 1994.

In detail

Kuvempu studied at University of Mysore, Maharaja's College, Mysore and Hardwick High School and College. the recorded working language is Kannada.

Works named in the authority record are Sri Ramayana Darshanam.

Distinctions recorded are Jnanpith Award, Sahitya Akademi Award in Kannada, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan in literature & education.

Chronology

  1. 1904Kuvempu born at Hirekodige.
  2. 1994Kuvempu died at Mysore.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Kuvempu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3351108: Kuvempu

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