J. R. D. Tata

Indian industrialist, philanthropist and aviator (1904–1993)
Person human Q468334
J. R. D. Tata
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J. R. D. Tata

Summary

J. R. D. Tata is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on July 29, 1904[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on November 29, 1993[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,399 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • J. R. D. Tata's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • J. R. D. Tata died in Geneva[4].
  • J. R. D. Tata was born on July 29, 1904[3].
  • J. R. D. Tata died on November 29, 1993[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Burial took place at Grave of Tata[10].
  • J. R. D. Tata's father was Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata[11].
  • J. R. D. Tata's mother was Suzanne RD Tata[12].
  • J. R. D. Tata held citizenship in British Raj[13].
  • J. R. D. Tata held citizenship in Dominion of India[14].
  • J. R. D. Tata held citizenship in India[15].
  • J. R. D. Tata's professions included entrepreneur[6].
  • J. R. D. Tata worked as an aircraft pilot[7].
  • J. R. D. Tata's education included a stint at Cathedral and John Connon School[16].
  • J. R. D. Tata received the Daniel Guggenheim Medal[17].
  • J. R. D. Tata received the Bharat Ratna[18].
  • J. R. D. Tata received the Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry[19].
  • J. R. D. Tata received the Bessemer Gold Medal[20].
  • J. R. D. Tata received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • J. R. D. Tata received the Edward Warner Award[22].
  • J. R. D. Tata is recorded as male[23].
  • J. R. D. Tata's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • J. R. D. Tata's Commons category is recorded as Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhai Tata[25].
  • J. R. D. Tata's family name is recorded as Tata[26].
  • J. R. D. Tata's given name is recorded as Jehangir[27].

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Origins and Family

J. R. D. Tata's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on July 29, 1904[3]. His father was Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata[11]. His mother was Suzanne RD Tata[12].

Education

J. R. D. Tata's education included a stint at Cathedral and John Connon School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[17], a science award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1928[30]; Bharat Ratna[18], a civil decoration[31], in India[32], founded in 1954[33]; Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry[19], an award[34], in India[35]; Bessemer Gold Medal[20], an award[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1874[38]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; and Edward Warner Award[22], an award[41], founded in 1959[42].

Death and Burial

J. R. D. Tata died on November 29, 1993[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[9] and Grave of Tata[10].

Why It Matters

J. R. D. Tata ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,399 views/month, #6,826 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was J. R. D. Tata born?

Born in Paris[2], J. R. D. Tata…

Where did J. R. D. Tata die?

J. R. D. Tata passed away in Geneva[4].

Who were J. R. D. Tata's parents?

J. R. D. Tata's father was Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata[11]. J. R. D. Tata's mother was Suzanne RD Tata[12].

What did J. R. D. Tata do for work?

J. R. D. Tata worked as entrepreneur[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Where did J. R. D. Tata go to school?

J. R. D. Tata was educated at Cathedral and John Connon School[16].

What awards did J. R. D. Tata receive?

Honors received include Daniel Guggenheim Medal[17], Bharat Ratna[18], Padma Vibhushan in trade & industry[19], and Bessemer Gold Medal[20].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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