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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 |
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| Hair Color | Grey |
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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 |
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| Qualification | Certified Aviator, Higher studies in England |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Geneva, Switzerland |
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| Death Cause | Kidney Infection |
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| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Hometown | Paris |
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| Ethnicity | Parsi |
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| Burial Place | Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Year | 1930 |
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Family
| Father | Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (Businessman) |
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| Mother | Suzanne Sooni Brière |
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| Siblings | - Darab (Businessman)
- Jamshed (Businessman)
- Sylla
- Rodabeh
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| Spouse | Thelma Vicaji Tata |
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| Children | No children |
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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)
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| 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
- 10/02/1929: Obtained India's first pilot licence
- 1932: First solo flight from Karachi to Bombay
- 1953-1978: Chairman of Air India
- 1938-1991: Chairman of Tata Sons
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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. |
