C. R. Iyyunni
Chalakkal Rappai Iyyunni (1891–21 October 1961), an advocate from Thrissur in Kerala, was a prominent minister in the Kingdom of Cochin. He was an Indian independence advocate of the Indian National Congress, and served as a Member of Parliament after the first Indian general election in 1954. He and his wife were the first couple to be elected to the Legislative Assembly.
C. R. Iyyunni | |
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Born | 1891 |
Died | Thrissur | 21 January 1961
Nationality | India |
Education | MA LLB |
Occupation | Freedom Fighter, Minister in the Kingdom of Cochin, Member of Parliament, First Indian General Election (1954) |
Known for | Indian independence movement |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse(s) | Annie (Kunjannam) Iyyunni |