Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran Explained

Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran
Birth Date:1912 6, df=yes
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

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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Coke . Hope . The top 10 longest-living royals in history . Tatler . 4 August 2021.
  2. Web site: 'Sixer Thampuran' to turn 100 . 2022-08-27 . The New Indian Express.
  3. Web site: 'Sixer' Thampuram passes away at 102 Kochi News . 2022-08-27 . The Times of India . en.