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
Date of Death | 29/11/1993 |
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Place of Death | Geneva, Switzerland |
Death Cause | Kidney Infection |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Hometown | Paris |
Ethnicity | Parsi |
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 | ||||
Siblings |
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Spouse | Thelma Vicaji Tata | ||||
Children | No children |
Career
Founded |
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Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
J.R.D. Tata earned the title "father of civil aviation in India." | |
He founded various companies under the Tata Group such as Titan Industries and Tata Motors. | |
In 1992, he was honored with the Bharat Ratna for his impact on Indian industries. | |
He established notable institutions like J.R.D. Tata Trust and Tata Memorial Hospital. | |
Even in his 80s, he maintained a fervent passion for sports, especially tennis and golf. |