J. R. D. Tata ... Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (29 July 1904 – 29 November 1993) was a French born Indian industrialist, philanthropist, aviator and former chairman of Tata Group. Born into the Tata family of India, he was the son of noted businessman Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata and his wife Suzanne Brière. Ratan Tata was the son of Naval Tata , who was adopted by Ratanji Tata , son of Jamshedji Tata , the founder of the Tata Group. He graduated from Cornell University College of Architecture with a bachelor's degree in architecture. [6] Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (1856–1926) was an Indian businessman who played a pivotal role in the growth of the Tata Group in India. He was the first-cousin of Jamsetji Tata and one of the partners in " Tata Sons" founded by Jamsetji Tata . Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (R.D. Tata ) was an Indian industrialist and businessman who played a major role in acquiring success for the Tata Group. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Tata Steel and a working partner in Tata Sons who offered great support to the company during its struggle phase.
