Baba Amte
Indian Social Worker, Reformer and Activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Murlidhar Devidas Amte (pronunciationⓘ), popularly known as Baba Amte,[2] (26 December 1914 – 9 February 2008) was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.[3][4] He has received numerous awards and prizes including the Padma Vibhushan, the Dr. Ambedkar International Award, the Gandhi Peace Prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award, the Templeton Prize and the Jamnalal Bajaj Award. He is also known as the modern Gandhi of India.[4]
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Born | (1914-12-26)26 December 1914[1] |
Died | 9 February 2008(2008-02-09) (aged 93) Anandwan, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India |
Nationality | • British India (1914-1947) • India (1947-2008) |
Education | B.A. LL.B. |
Spouse | Sadhana Amte |
Children | Prakash Amte Vikas Amte |
Awards | Padma Shri (1971), Ramon Magsaysay Award (1985), Padma Vibhushan (1986), United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights (1988), Dr. Ambedkar International Award (1999), Gandhi Peace Prize(1999), Templeton Prize (1990), Right Livelihood Award (1991), Maharashtra Bhushan (2004) |
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