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K. P. S. Menon

Indian diplomat (1898-1982) · India · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84

Kumara Padmanabha Sivasankara Menon Sr. CIE ICS, usually known as K. P. S. Menon, was a diplomat and diarist, a career member of the Indian Civil Service. He was appointed independent India's first Foreign Secretary, serving from 1948 to 1952.

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Awards

Padma Bhushan
Lenin Peace Prize
Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire

About this person

Country
India
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1982 · aged 84