Dorabji Tata
Sir Dorabji Tata (27 August 1859 – 3 June 1932) was an Indian industrialist of the British Raj, and a key figure in the history and development of the Tata Group. He was knighted in 1910 for his contributions to industry in British India.
Sir Dorabji Tata | |
|---|---|
Dorab Tata | |
| 1st President of Indian Olympic Association | |
| In office 1927–1928 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 August 1859 Bombay, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | 3 June 1932 (aged 72) Bad Kissingen, Germany |
| Spouse | Meherbai Bhabha |
| Parent(s) | Hirabai and Jamshedji Tata |
| Relatives | See Tata family |
| Alma mater | Cambridge University University of Bombay |
| Occupation | Industrialist, Philanthropist |
| Known for | Founder of Tata Steel, Tata Power and Tata Chemicals |
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