Dorabji Tata

Indian industrialist and philanthropist (1859–1932)
Person human Q1243687
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Summary

Dorabji Tata was born on August 27, 1859[1], in Mumbai[2]. He died on June 3, 1932[3], in Bad Kissingen[4]. He worked as a businessperson[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,116 views/month, #6,948 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Brookwood Cemetery[7]
  • Father: Jamsetji Tata[8]
  • Country of citizenship: British Raj[9]
  • Ethnic group: Parsi[10]
  • Educated at: Gonville and Caius College[11], University of Mumbai[12]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Dorabji Tata[15]
  • Sibling: Ratanji Tata[16]

Why It Matters

Dorabji Tata has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Dorabji Tata born?

Dorabji Tata was born in Mumbai[2].

Where did Dorabji Tata die?

Dorabji Tata passed away in Bad Kissingen[4].

Who were Dorabji Tata's parents?

Dorabji Tata's father was Jamsetji Tata[8].

What did Dorabji Tata do for work?

Dorabji Tata worked as a businessperson[5].

Where did Dorabji Tata go to school?

Dorabji Tata was educated at Gonville and Caius College[11] and University of Mumbai[12].

What awards did Dorabji Tata receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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