Indian royal
Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran |
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Born | (1912-06-02)2 June 1912 |
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Died | 5 February 2014(2014-02-05) (aged 101) |
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Spouse | Sarada Mani |
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Relatives | Ravi Varma V (grandfather-in-law) |
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Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran (2 June 1912 – 5 February 2014) was an Indian royal, who was the Valiya Thampuran or oldest male member of the Cochin Royal Family. He was also a cricketer and tennis player. His widow Sarada Mani is the granddaughter of Ravi Varma V. He was one of the longest-lived members of any royal family.[1]
Biography
He completed his intermediate from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam and graduated in commerce from Calcutta University.[2]
He took up a government job and served in various departments, including civil supplies and road transport corporation.[3]
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