November 08, 2024
Raja Rao was born on 08-11-1908 in Hassan in the state of Karnataka, India. He was an Indian Writer, Author, Novelist & Professor.
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
---|---|---|---|
Padma Bhushan | Civilian Award | 1969 | Literature and Education |
Padma Vibhushan | Civilian Award | 2007 | Literature and Education |
Raja Rao died on 08-07-2006 at age of 97 in Austin, Texas, United States.
DEATHDAY | 8 July,2006 (Monday) |
---|---|
DEATH PLACE | Texas |
DEATH COUNTRY | United States |
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.
Today is Raja Rao's birthday.