Politics · 1916–1994
Zail Singh — Age & Birthday
Born: 5 May 1916 · Died: 25 December 1994 · Age at death: 78
How old was Zail Singh when he died?
Zail Singh died aged 78. He was born on 5 May 1916 and died on 25 December 1994.
First Sikh politician to serve as the President of India
Did you know?He was given the title Giani, meaning a learned man, due to his extensive knowledge of religious scriptures.
Giani Zail Singh (born Jarnail Singh; 5 May 1916 – 25 December 1994) was an Indian politician who served as President of India from 1982 to 1987 and chief minister of Punjab in the 1970s. He was the first Sikh to become president.
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- Age at death
- 78
- Would be
- 110
- Years since death
- 31
- Born
- May 5, 1916 · Sandhwan, India
- Died
- December 25, 1994
- Cause of death
- Traffic collision
- Nationality
- Indian
- Known for
- Politics
Family
- Child
- Joginder Singh
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- Would-be age todayZail Singh would be 110 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
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