Quick Info
| Profession | Aviator, Industrialist, Businessman, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/07/1904 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 29, Nov, 1993) |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Date of Death | 29/11/1993 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 174 cm (5’ 7”) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Blue |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Studied at various schools in France, India, Japan, and England. Cathedral School in Bombay |
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| College | Grammar School, England |
| Qualification | Certified Aviator, Higher studies in England |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Death Cause | Kidney Infection |
| Ethnicity | Parsi |
| Burial Place | Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1930 |
Family
| Father | Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Suzanne Sooni Brière |
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| Spouse | Thelma Vicaji Tata |
| Children | No children |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. J.R.D. Tata earned the title "father of civil aviation in India." | |
| 2. He founded various companies under the Tata Group such as Titan Industries and Tata Motors. | |
| 3. In 1992, he was honored with the Bharat Ratna for his impact on Indian industries. | |
| 4. He established notable institutions like J.R.D. Tata Trust and Tata Memorial Hospital. | |
| 5. Even in his 80s, he maintained a fervent passion for sports, especially tennis and golf. | |
| 6. He was inspired by aviator Louis Blériot during his childhood in France. | |
| 7. Upon his death, the Indian Parliament was adjourned in his memory. | |
| 8. He renounced his French citizenship in 1929. | |
| 9. He served in the French army for one year after his studies. | |
| 10. He joined Tata Sons as an unpaid apprentice in 1925. |