Short Biography
Raja Rao was born on 08-11-1908 in Hassan in the state of Karnataka, India. He was an Indian Writer, Author, Novelist & Professor.
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Honours & Awards
| AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1969 | Literature and Education |
| Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2007 | Literature and Education |
Health Issues, Illness and Death Info
Raja Rao died on 08-07-2006 at age of 97 in Austin, Texas, United States.
| DEATHDAY | 8 July,2006 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| DEATH PLACE | Texas |
| DEATH COUNTRY | United States |
Raja Rao Family, Relatives and Other Relations
| Father | H.V. Krishnaswamy |
| Mother | Gauramma |
| Sisters | Seven (Name Not Known) |
| Brother | Yogeshwara Ananda |
| Wife | Susan Vaught |
| Ex-wife | Catherine Ann Jones (1965 to 1986), Camille Mouly (1931 to 1939) |
He was born into a Brahmin family teacher father H.V. Krishnaswamy and a homemaker mother Gauramma. He has seven sisters and a brother named Yogeshwara Ananda. He was married to Susan Vaught in 1986. Previously, he was married to Catherine Ann Jones (playwright) from 1965-1986. From 1931 to 1939, he was married to Camille Mouly.
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Raja Rao Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown
Raja Rao was 97 years 8 months & 0 day old age.
