Satyananda Stokes
Satyananda Stokes (born Samuel Evans Stokes, Jr., 16 August 1882 – 14 May 1946) was an American who settled in India and participated in the Indian Independence Movement. He is best remembered today for having introduced apple cultivation to the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, where apples are today the major horticultural export crop.
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| Born | Samuel Evans Stokes, Jr. 16 August 1882 |
| Died | 14 May 1946 (aged 63) |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Priyadevi Stokes (born Agnes Benjamin) |
| Children | 7 (3 sons and 4 daughters) |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Evans Stokes Sr., Florence Spencer |
| Relatives | Vidya Stokes |
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