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K. P. Kesava Menon
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Kizhakke Potta Kesava Menon (1 September 1886 – 9 November 1978) was a patriot [definition needed], idealist and Indian independence activist.[1][2] Menon was the founder of Mathrubhumi, a popular daily newspaper which earned the second place in circulation in Kerala. In 1924, he led the Vaikom Satyagraha in Travancore. He was awarded the third highest civilian honour, Padma Bhushan, by the Government of India in 1966.[3] He was conferred with an honorary doctorate (D.Litt) posthumously by University of Calicut in 1987.[4]
In this Malayali name, the surname is Kizhakke Potta.
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K. P. Kesava Menon | |
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![]() Menon in 1937 | |
Born | (1886-09-01)1 September 1886 |
Died | 9 November 1978(1978-11-09) (aged 92) |
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Spouse | Laxmi Nethyaramma |
Children | 5 |
Relatives | K. P. Udayabhanu (nephew) |
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