Vishwa Nath Sharma

Key facts

Born

6 June 1930, London

Died

31 July 2026, New Delhi

State of birth

London

Sector

Defence & security

Profession

Indian general

Gender

Male

Biography

General Vishwa Nath Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, ADC was an Indian Army General, who served as the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army from 1988 to 1990. He was the first president's commissioned officer to lead the Indian Army, having been commissioned in June 1950.

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Timeline

1. 1930Born in London
2. 1988Becomes Chief of the Army Staff
3. 2026Dies in New Delhi