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Vettath J Mathai (25 February 1901 – 5 August 1954) also known as "The Lion of Cochin" was a lawyer, banker, politician and plantation owner. He is best known for being the first Indian to defeat a European in a democratic election in Indian history. Mathai was a MLA in the Kochi Legislative Council from 1938 to 1945 as representative of the Planters constituency.

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  • Vettath J Mathai (25 February 1901 – 5 August 1954) also known as "The Lion of Cochin" was a lawyer, banker, politician and plantation owner. He is best known for being the first Indian to defeat a European in a democratic election in Indian history. Mathai was a MLA in the Kochi Legislative Council from 1938 to 1945 as representative of the Planters constituency. (en)
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  • Vettath J Mathai (25 February 1901 – 5 August 1954) also known as "The Lion of Cochin" was a lawyer, banker, politician and plantation owner. He is best known for being the first Indian to defeat a European in a democratic election in Indian history. Mathai was a MLA in the Kochi Legislative Council from 1938 to 1945 as representative of the Planters constituency. (en)
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