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Y Venkatappaiah
File:Y Venkatappayya.jpg
Portrait of Y Venkatappaiah
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Personal details
Born1839
Khammam, Andhra Pradesh
Died2009
Khammam, Andhra Pradesh
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseThulasi Devi
Children3; 2 boys and 1 girl

Y Venkatappaiah or Y Venkatappayya Chowdary M.A. (Telugu: వెంకటప్పయ్య) (1939–2009) was a noted teacher, Indian freedom fighter and artist from Andhra Pradesh.,[1][2] He is one of the founders and first editor of "Chadarangam", leading monthly Telugu chess magazine during the late 20th century.

Bried Biography

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He was born at Madhira on March 2, 1939 in a farming family. His father was Krishnaiah and his mother was Seethamma. He studied at the Government High School, Madhira, and Osmania University. He graduated (M.A.) and started teaching in Khammam.

He was a versatile person with mastery over several subjects including art, drawing, oratory, drama, writing, sports, chess, and Telugu literature.

Family

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Venkappaiah married Thulasi Devi. They had 3 children, one girl and two boys. His daughter is Jayasree. His daughter has graduated from Osmania University. His sons, Prasad and Suresh are highly educated and settled in U.S.A.

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Category:Telugu people Category:Indian Educationists Category:1939 births Category:2009 deaths Category:Indian independence activists Category:Indian National Congress politicians