| Full Name |
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon |
| Date of Birth |
03 May 1896 |
| Place of Birth |
Thalassery, British India |
| Date of Death |
06 October 1974 |
| Place of Death |
New Delhi, India |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Indian |
| Education |
Presidency College, Madras; London School of Economics; University College London |
| Profession |
Diplomat, Politician, Lawyer, Journalist |
| Years of Activity |
1924-1974 |
| Brief Information |
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon was a prominent Indian nationalist, diplomat, and politician. He served as India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and later as Minister of Defence, playing a key role in shaping India's non-aligned foreign policy. Menon was known for his eloquent speeches at the United Nations and his contributions to the Indian independence movement from Britain. |