Obituary of Morarji Desai

Morarji Desai

Morarji Ranchhodji Desai (born February 29, 1896 in Valsad, India) was a politician and activist who was best known for serving as the 4th Prime Minister of India (1977-1979). Morarji died on April 10, 1995 and his death was because of complications from a thrombectomy. He died at the old age of 99.

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Morarji Desai Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Desai, Morarji
Common Name: Morarji Desai
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Valsad, India
Birth Date: February 29, 1896
Age: 99 (at death)
Occupations:
- Politician
- Activist
Active Years: 1952-1979

Political Affiliation: Janata Dal
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: Indian
Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

Morarji's Family Tree

Birth Name: Morarji Ranchhodji Desai
Father: Ranchhodji Nagarji Desai
Mother: Vajiaben Desai
Spouse/Partner:

Gujraben Desai (married 1911-1995, his death)

Son(s):

Kanti Desai

Death Notice:

Date: April 10 1995 at age 99
Place: Mumbai, India
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (thrombectomy)

Category Tags:

Politician Activist Indian Born on February 29th Born in 1896 Died in 1995 Died at age 99 Died from Surgical Complications

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