M. I. Markose

In this Indian name, the name Malayil Ithappiri is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Markose.

Malayil Ithappiri Markose (10 January 1923 – 20 January 2012) was a politician and social activist from Kerala.[1]

Life

Markose was born on 10 January 1923 to Ithappiri and Sosa. He married Annamma, and has two sons and three daughters. [2]

In 1947, he entered politics via the INC, and in 1964 he entered the fourth Kerala Legislature, representing Kothamangalam, Kerala. He served for seven years as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.[3]

He served as the President of Pindimana Pachayath for 15 years, and as the manager of Athanickal U P school from the school's beginning. Markose played a significant role in the formation of the Kerala Congress, along with T. M. Jacob, K. M. Mani and P. J. Joseph.^[citation needed] During his term as its president, Panchayath received its first bus and hospital.^[citation needed] He also served as the executive member of Mar Athanasius College in Kothamangalam, and as a member of BDC, as well as various other clubs in that town. He died on 20 January 2012.^[citation needed]

References

1. "M. I. Markose (Ex. MLA) passed away". Malankara Orthodox TV. 21 January 2012. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
2. "Members - Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
3. "Legislators of Kerala: Who's Who of Members From Ist to 11th Kerala Legislative Assembly" (PDF). Secretariat of the Kerala Legislature. Retrieved 20 September 2012.