J.R.D. Tata Age, Wiki and Bio

J.R.D. Tata

Quick Info

ProfessionAviator, Industrialist, Businessman, Philanthropist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth29/07/1904
Age89 years (died on 29, Nov, 1993)
BirthplaceFrance, England
Date of Death29/11/1993

Bio/Wiki

Full nameJehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata

Physical Stats & More

Height174 cm (5’ 7”)
Eye ColorDark Blue
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolStudied at various schools in France, India, Japan, and England. Cathedral School in Bombay
CollegeGrammar School, England
QualificationCertified Aviator, Higher studies in England

Personal Life

Date of Death29/11/1993
Place of DeathGeneva, Switzerland
Death CauseKidney Infection
Zodiac signLeo
HometownParis
EthnicityParsi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Year1930

Family

FatherRatanji Dadabhoy Tata (Businessman)
MotherSuzanne Sooni Brière
Siblings
Brothers
  • Darab (Businessman)
  • Jamshed (Businessman)
Sisters
  • Sylla
  • Rodabeh
SpouseThelma Vicaji Tata
ChildrenNo children

Career

Founded
  • Air India
  • Tata Motors
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Tata Chemicals
  • Lakmé Cosmetics
  • Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
  • Bombay Flying Club
  • Tata Management Training Centre
  • Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  • Voltas
  • Titan Industries
  • National Institute of Advanced Studies
  • Tata Interactive Systems (now MPS Interactive Systems)
  • Population Foundation of India (co-founded)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 1930: Second position in the Aga Khan Aviation Race
  • 1957: Padma Vibhushan
  • 1974: Became Air Vice Marshal, Indian Air force
  • 1975: Sir Jehangir Ghandy Medal for Industrial peace
  • 1979: Tony Jannus Award for Aviation
  • 1983: Commander of the French Legion of Honour
  • 1985: Gold Air Medal
  • 1986: Edward Warner Award
  • 1988: Daniel Guggenheim Medal for aviation and Dadabhai Naoroji Memorial Award
  • 1992: United Nations Population Award
  • 1992: Bharat Ratna

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.