Shivraj Patil Age, Wiki and Bio

Shivraj Patil

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth12/10/1935
Age89 years
BirthplaceVillage Chakur, Latur district, Marathwada region, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Other nameShivraj Patil Chakurkar
Full nameShivraj Vishwanath Patil

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • Bombay University, Mumbai
Degrees
  • B.Sc. from Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • LL.B. from Bombay University, Mumbai
  • LL.M. from Bombay University, Mumbai

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Caste/SectLingayat Community
Address"DEO GHAR," Sadbhavna Nagar, Ausha Road, Latur, Maharashtra, 413512

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidower
Marriage DateJune, 1963

Family

FatherLate Vishwanath Patil
MotherLate Bhagiriti Bai
Spouse
WifeLate Vijaya Patil
Children
SonShailesh Patil (politician)
DaughterLate Sapna B. Patil (advocate)

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress (INC)
Political Journey
  • Joined Indian National Congress in 1967
  • Various political positions in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha
  • Speaker of Lok Sabha (1991-1996)
  • Minister of Home Affairs of India (2004-2008)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Shivraj Patil is a multidisciplinary professional, known for his roles as an advocate, agriculturist, and law professor.
He was honored with the position of Speaker of the Lok Sabha and held the crucial role of Minister of Home Affairs in the Indian government.
In addition to his political career, Shivraj Patil is a published author, having written numerous books, including an autobiography.