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Raja Rao Biography, Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Facts, Caste, Wiki & More

Updated On : November 8, 2022

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 (Monday)
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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