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DeutschRama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran
Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran | |
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| Born | 2 June 1912 |
| Died | 5 February 2014 (aged 101) |
| Spouse | Sarada Mani |
| Relatives | Ravi Varma V (grandfather-in-law) |
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[edit]
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]
References[edit]
- ^ Coke, Hope. "The top 10 longest-living royals in history". Tatler. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "'Sixer Thampuran' to turn 100". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "'Sixer' Thampuram passes away at 102 | Kochi News". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- "'Sixer Thampuran' to turn 100". The New Indian Express. 2 June 2012. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013.
- "Sixer Thampuran turns centenarian". The Hindu. 30 May 2012.
- "'Sixer' Kochaniyan Thampuran No More". The New Indian Express. 6 February 2014. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
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