K Venkataswami Naidu (6 July 1896 – 8 March 1972) was an

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lawyer and politician from

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, belonging to

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. He served as the mayor of

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in the late 1930s. During 1952-54, he was the Minister for Religious Endowments and Registration of

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(in C. Rajagopalachari's cabinet).

Early life

Born on 6 July 1896 to Bashyam Naidu (Founder of Appa & Co Pharmaceuticals), Venkataswamy Naidu is a direct descendant of Beri Thimmappa, a popular late 17th and early 18th century merchant and ''

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''. Venkataswamy Naidu was educated at the Pachaiyappa's College and studied law at the

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. Their family represents a powerful Naidu family and were one of the wealthiest families in Madras. In 1916, Venkataswamy Naidu married Varalakshmi Bhimamma.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Venkataswami Naidu, K. Tamil Nadu ministers Mayors of Chennai 1896 births 1972 deaths Indian National Congress politicians from Tamil Nadu University of Madras alumni Madras MLAs 1952–1957