Memorial Page for Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai

Jul 10, 1940 – Jul 29, 2025(85 years)Died in:London, United Kingdom

British economist and politician (born 1940)

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Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai.

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July 29th, 2026

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July 10th, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Vadodara, Gujarat

Place of Death

London, United Kingdom

Nationality

United Kingdom

Religion

atheism

Occupation(4)

economist university teacher writer politician

Awards(2)

Padma BhushanPravasi Bharatiya Samman

Spouse(2)

Kishwar DesaiGail Graham Wilson

Education(3)

Ramnarain Ruia CollegeUniversity of MumbaiUniversity of Pennsylvania

Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai (* July 10, 1940 in Vadodara; † July 29, 2025 in London) was a british economist and politician (born 1940). He was 85 years old. He was married to Kishwar Desai and Gail Graham Wilson. His education included Ramnarain Ruia College, University of Mumbai and University of Pennsylvania. His faith was atheism. His awards include Padma Bhushan and Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.

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Born in Vadodara, Gujarat

1940

Married Gail Graham Wilson

1970

until 2004

Married Kishwar Desai

2004

until 2025

Padma Bhushan

2008

Died in London, United Kingdom

2025

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Meghnad Desai, Baron Desai. Forever remembered.