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Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran

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Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran
Born(1912-06-02)2 June 1912
Died5 February 2014(2014-02-05) (aged 101)
SpouseSarada Mani
RelativesRavi 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

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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

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