Dorabji Tata
Indian industrialist (1859–1932) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Dorabji Tata (27 August 1859 – 3 June 1932) was an Indian industrialist of the British Raj, and a key figure in the history and development of the Tata Group. He was knighted in 1910 for his contributions to industry in British India.
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Dorabji Tata | |
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1st President of Indian Olympic Association | |
In office 1927–1928 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala |
Personal details | |
Born | (1859-08-27)27 August 1859 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Died | 3 June 1932(1932-06-03) (aged 72) Bad Kissingen, Germany |
Spouse | Meherbai Bhabha |
Parent(s) | Hirabai and Jamshedji Tata |
Relatives | See Tata family |
Alma mater | Cambridge University University of Bombay |
Occupation | Industrialist, Philanthropist |
Known for | Founder of Tata Steel, Tata Power and Tata Chemicals |
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