NAME: Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa

DATE OF BIRTH: 28 January 1899

PASSED AWAY ON: 15 May 1993

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Sanivarsanthe, Coorg Province, British India

DEATH PLACE: Bangalore, Karnataka

OCCUPATION: Field Marshal. First commander-in-chief of the Indian army

 

LIFE SUMMARY

Cariappa was born at Shanivarsante in Kodagu or Coorg, currently present in Karnataka. He was nicknamed as "Chimma" by his relatives.


His Formal Education

He received his early education from the Central High School located at Madikeri. He received his formal college education from Presidency College in Chennai. It was here that Cariappa developed interest in books and sports equally. Thus, he was an active participant in sports like tennis, hockey, etc. He also developed interest in music during these days.

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