Vir Singh (writer)
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This article is about the Indian poet, scholar and theologian. For other uses, see Veer Singh (disambiguation).
Bhai Vir Singh (5 December 1872 – 10 June 1957) was an Indian poet, scholar and theologist of the Sikh revival movement, playing an important part in the renewal of Punjabi literary tradition. Singh's contributions were so important and influential that he became canonized as Bhai, an honorific often given to those who could be considered a saint of the Sikh faith.
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Born | (1872-12-05)5 December 1872[1] Amritsar, Punjab, British India |
Died | 10 June 1957(1957-06-10) (aged 84)[1] Amritsar, Punjab, India |
Occupation | Poet, short-story writer, song composer, novelist, playwright and essayist. |
Language | Punjabi |
Education | Matriculation[1] |
Alma mater | Amritsar Church Mission School Bazar Kaserian,Amritsar[1] |
Period | 1891 |
Literary movement | Shiromani Akali Dal |
Notable works | Sundari (1898), Bijay Singh (1899), Satwant Kaur,"Rana Surat Singh" (1905)[2] |
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Spouse | Mata Chatar Kaur |
Children | 2 daughters |
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