P. V. Cherian
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Indian physician and politician
R. Ramanathan Chettiar | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 July 1893 Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
In this
Early life and medical career
Cherian was born in
Madras in 1912, where he earned his MBBS degree in 1917.[4] He then joined the Government Hospital for Women and Children as an Assistant Surgeon. He was later commissioned to the Indian Medical Service, as part of the 88th Carnatic Infantry and served in various cities in Mesopotamia.[4][5]
In 1925, Cherian went to the
Political career
After his retirement from the government medical service in 1948, Cherian became increasingly active in politics.[6] He was an alderman of the Corporation of Madras in 1948 and, in 1950, became mayor of the city.[6][7] His wife, Tara, whom he married in 1935, was elected to this office in 1956, making the Cherians the only couple to have held the office of the Mayor of Madras.
Madras Legislative Council and became its Chairman. He was re-elected to both the Council and its chairmanship in 1959.[7][9]
On 14 November 1964, P. V. Cherian was sworn in as the
freemason.[1]
In recognition of their services to the Indian Christian community, Dr. Cherian and his wife Tara were vested with the
Papal Orders.[11][12] Tara Cherian was also awarded Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in India, for her social work.[8][13] Governor Cherian died in office, on 9 November 1969, at the age of 76.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "DR. P.V. CHERIAN (1893-1969)". www.palathinkal.org. Kottayam.
- ^ Maharashtra Governors 2021.
- ^ Mooken 1983, p. 84.
- ^ a b c Sarkar 1967, pp. 83–84.
- ^ a b c d e Lokrajya. Vol. 25. Directorate-General of Information and Public Relations. 1969. pp. 34, 47–48.
- ^ a b c d Who's who in India, Burma & Ceylon. Who's Who Publishers (India) Limited. 1967. p. 29.
- ^ a b c d Nehru 1984, p. 228.
- ^ a b LBR 2018, p. 538.
- ^ Sarkar 1967, p. 84.
- ^ Bhatt & Bhargava 2006, pp. 156, 661–665.
- ^ "Protestant Governor Proud Of Papal Honors". thecatholicnewsarchive.org. The Catholic Transcript. 17 December 1965.
- ^ Legislature 1971, p. 2.
- ^ "Padma Awards Dashboard". www.dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in. Ministry of Home Affairs (Govt. of India).
Bibliography
- "Previous Governors: Raj Bhavan, Maharashtra, India". Rajbhavan Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra. 2021.
- Sarkar, Subodh Chandra (1967). Hindustan Year-book and Who's who. Vol. 35. M. C. Sarkar.
- ISBN 978-0-19-565275-8.
- Mooken, Mar Aprem (1983). Indian Christian who is who. Bombay Parish Church of the East.
- LBR, Team (5 May 2018). Limca Book of Records: India at Her Best. Hachette India. ISBN 978-93-5195-240-4.
- Bhatt, S. C.; Bhargava, Gopal K. (2006). Land and People of Indian States and Union Territories: In 36 Volumes. Maharashtra. Vol. 16. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-372-2.
- Legislature, Tamil Nadu (India) (1971). Debates, Official Report (in Tamil). Vol. 82. Tamil Nadu Legislative Council.
| Preceded by | Mayor of Madras 1949–1950 |
Succeeded by R. Ramanathan Chettiar |
| Preceded by | Chairman of Madras Legislative Council 1952–1964 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Governor of Maharashtra 1964–1969 |
Succeeded by |