Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran
Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran | |
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Born | 2 June 1912 |
Died | 5 February 2014 | (aged 101)
Spouse(s) | 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]
References[]
- ^ Coke, Hope. "The top 10 longest-living royals in history". Tatler. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- "'Sixer Thampuran' to turn 100". The New Indian Express. 2 June 2012.
- "Sixer Thampuran turns centenarian". The Hindu. 30 May 2012.
- "'Sixer' Kochaniyan Thampuran No More". The New Indian Express. 6 February 2014.
Categories:
- 1912 births
- 2014 deaths
- Indian centenarians
- Men centenarians
- Indian cricketers
- Cricketers from Kochi
- Rulers of Cochin
- Indian royalty stubs