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Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata LH (29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993) was an Indian industrialist, philanthropist, aviator and chairman of Tata Group . Born into the Tata Family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière.
In 1926, his father died, and J.R.D. Tata took over his responsibilities by becoming the Director of Tata Sons. Three years later, in 1929, he gave up his French citizenship and became the first licenced pilot in India.
JRD wanted to extend his stint in the forces (to avail of a chance to attend a renowned horse-riding school), but his father would have none of it. Leaving the French army saved JRD his life, because shortly thereafter the regiment he served in was wiped out while on an expedition in Morocco.
Nov 29, 2022 · A visionary, J.R.D. Tata was an Indian businessman and aviation pioneer who created India’s first airline and oversaw the dramatic expansion of the Tata Group, India’s largest industrial empire.
Dec 15, 1993 · But even before nephew Ratan Tata, who took over the mantle from JRD in March 1991. could visit him in early December, JRD passed away. "In J.R.D. Tata's passing away, India has lost a great nationalist," Ratan said.
Nov 29, 1993 · JRD Tata, was a trailblazer aviator. He had built one of the largest industrial houses in India. He was bestowed with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna in 1992. JRD Tata was the...
Nov 29, 1993 · Within a year his father had died, and Tata took his place as director of Tata Sons, the group’s flagship company. Tata surrendered his French citizenship in 1929, and that same year he became one of the first Indians to gain a commercial pilot’s license.
1993. 1904. Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata is born in Paris, the second of four children of Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (Jamsetji Tata’s first cousin) and his wife, Suzanne Briere. 1 / 1. Pause. Play. A timeline tracing the milestones in the rich, eventful life of JRD Tata.
Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (1904–1993) 2021 marks the 117th birth anniversary of the legend that is JRD. In the pages and links below, we pay tribute to him and showcase his many accomplishments in the service of the nation.
Nov 28, 2023 · Tata died in Geneva, Switzerland on 29 November 1993 at the age of 89 of a kidney infection. He said a few days before his passing: "Comme c'est doux de mourir" ("How gentle it...
