J. R. D. Tata
1904–1993 (age 89)
industrialist
Biography
Born in 1904, J. R. D. Tata forged a path as a pioneering industrialist and aviator, establishing Tata Airlines and steering India's enterprises with a visionary focus on integrity, innovation, and social responsibility.
He championed modernization while investing in education and healthcare, a legacy that echoes even beyond Paris, where he now rests in Père Lachaise Cemetery among those who admire his global impact.