M. Karunanidhi
Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Muthuvel Karunanidhi was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was popularly referred to as Kalaignar and Mutthamizh Arignar for his contributions to Tamil literature.
Born: 3 June 1924, Thirukkuvalai
Died: 7 August 2018, Kauvery Hospital Chennai, Chennai
Party: Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Organizations founded: Labour Progressive Federation, Democratic Progressive Alliance
Grandchildren: Udhayanidhi Stalin, Arulnithi, Dayanidhi Azhagiri, MORE
Great grandchildren: Inbanithi, Tanmaya
Books: Reflections: Essays and Speeches : Kalaignar in English Translation.