The First Vice President : Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan ( 5 September 1888 – 17 April 1975) was an Indian philosopher and statesman who was the first Vice President of India (1952–1962) and the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Radhakrishan was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, in 1954. Among the many other honors he received were the British Knight Bachelor in 1931 and the commonwealth Order of Merit (1963), but ceased to use the title "Sir" after India attained independence.His birthday is celebrated in India as Teachers' Day on 5 September.He was also awarded the Templeton Prize in 1975.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

2nd President of India
In office             13 May 1962 – 13 May 1967
Preceded by      Rajendra Prasad
Succeeded by    Zakir Hussain
Vice President of India
In office             13 May 1952 – 12 May 1962
Succeeded by    Zakir Hussain
Personal details
Born                   5 September 1888
                           Thiruttani, Madras Presidency,British India
                           (now in Tamil Nadu, India)
Died                   17 April 1975 (aged 86)
                           Madras(now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality         Indian
Political party    Independent
Spouse(s)           Sivakamu, Lady Radhakrishnan
Children             Five daughters
                           One son
Alma mater       Voorhees College
                           University of Madras
Profession          Philosopher
                            Professor
Religion              Hinduism