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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]

Rama Varma Kochaniyan Thampuran
Born	(1912-06-02)2 June 1912
Died	5 February 2014(2014-02-05) (aged 101)
Spouse	Sarada Mani
Relatives	Ravi Varma V (grandfather-in-law)

Biography

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

• "'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.

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