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Also Known As Murlidhar Devidas Amte
Born December 26, 1914
Died February 9, 2008 (aged 93) • Anandwan • India
Founder Anandwan
Awards And Honors Templeton Prize (1990)
Subjects Of Study leprosy
Role In Quit India Movement

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