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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = | | honorific_prefix = RAJAH OF CHETTINAD | ||
| name = M.A.M. Ramasamy Chettiar | |||
| image = | | image = | ||
| occupation = | | occupation = Industrialist | ||
| native_name_lang = மு.அ.மு.இராமசாமி செட்டியார் | |||
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| birth_name = | | birth_name = | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1931|09|30}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1931|09|30}} | ||
| birth_place = Chettinad House, Chennai | |||
| death_date = {{death date and age|2015|12|02|1931|9|30|df=y}} | | death_date = {{death date and age|2015|12|02|1931|9|30|df=y}} | ||
| death_place = Chennai | |||
| children = M.A.M.R.Muthiah | |||
| parents = | |||
| father = [[M. A. Muthiah Chettiar | Rajah Sir M.A. Muthiah Chettiar]] | |||
| family = S.RM Family | |||
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}} | }} | ||
''' | {{Indian name|Ramaswamy|Muttaiya Annamalai Muthiah}}'''Muthiah Annamalai Muthiah Ramaswamy''' '''Chettiar''' (30 September 1931 – 2 December 2015) better known as '''Rajah M.A.M.Ramasamy Chettiar''' was an Indian industrialist, politician and [[race horse]] owner who served as Chairman of the Chettinad Group of Companies and a member of the Upper House of the [[Parliament of India]], the [[Rajya Sabha]] for [[Karnataka]] representing the [[Janata Dal (Secular)]] from 2004 to 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/29/stories/2004062904690600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050211161351/http://www.hindu.com/2004/06/29/stories/2004062904690600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 February 2005|title=Venkaiah, Ramaswamy elected to Rajya Sabha |date=24 June 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/08/30/stories/2002083002351600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031106182334/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/08/30/stories/2002083002351600.htm|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 November 2003|title=Western Garnet draws up A.P. investment plan |date=30 August 2002|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> | ||
Ramaswamy succeeded his older brother [[M. A. M. Muthiah]] in 1970 to the title "Kumar-rajah of [[Chettinad]]" and held title [[Raja of Chettinad]] from 1984 to 2015. With a net worth of Rs.1,500 crores, Ramaswamy was one of the richest individuals in Chennai city.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/chettiars-reign-where-wealth-meets-godliness/articleshow/136910.cms?intenttarget=no|title = Chettiars reign where wealth meets godliness|newspaper = The Economic Times|last1 = Kumar|first1 = K. P. Senthil}}</ref> He was also popular in the racing circles of [[Chennai]] city and winner of 600 horse racing classics.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/15/stories/2008011559472100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080116043136/http://www.hindu.com/2008/01/15/stories/2008011559472100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 January 2008|title=Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy felicitated|date=15 January 2008|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2009-07-28}}</ref> | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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[[Category:Horse racing in India]] | [[Category:Horse racing in India]] | ||
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RAJAH OF CHETTINAD M.A.M. Ramasamy Chettiar | |
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| Born | 30 September 1931 Chettinad House, Chennai |
| Died | 2 December 2015 (aged 84) Chennai |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Children | M.A.M.R.Muthiah |
| Parent(s) |
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| Family | S.RM Family |
Muthiah Annamalai Muthiah Ramaswamy Chettiar (30 September 1931 – 2 December 2015) better known as Rajah M.A.M.Ramasamy Chettiar was an Indian industrialist, politician and race horse owner who served as Chairman of the Chettinad Group of Companies and a member of the Upper House of the Parliament of India, the Rajya Sabha for Karnataka representing the Janata Dal (Secular) from 2004 to 2010.[1][2]
Ramaswamy succeeded his older brother M. A. M. Muthiah in 1970 to the title "Kumar-rajah of Chettinad" and held title Raja of Chettinad from 1984 to 2015. With a net worth of Rs.1,500 crores, Ramaswamy was one of the richest individuals in Chennai city.[3] He was also popular in the racing circles of Chennai city and winner of 600 horse racing classics.[4]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Ramaswamy was born in Madras, Tamil Nadu on 30 September 1931, as the second son of Sir M. A. Muthiah Chettiar, the Kumar-rajah of Chettinad. Ramaswamy had an older brother Muthiah, upon whose death in 1970 at the age of 40, Ramaswamy inherited the title Kumar-rajah of Chettinad and Chairmanship of the Chettinad Group of Companies. Ramaswamy was also a maternal cousin of former Indian finance minister, P. Chidambaram.
Ramaswamy married Sigappi Aachi on 6 February 1951. He died on 2 December 2015.[5] [6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Venkaiah, Ramaswamy elected to Rajya Sabha". The Hindu. 24 June 2004. Archived from the original on 11 February 2005. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ↑ "Western Garnet draws up A.P. investment plan". The Hindu. 30 August 2002. Archived from the original on 6 November 2003. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ↑ Kumar, K. P. Senthil. "Chettiars reign where wealth meets godliness". The Economic Times.
- ↑ "Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy felicitated". The Hindu. 15 January 2008. Archived from the original on 16 January 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2009.
- ↑ Industrialist M.A.M Ramaswamy passes away at 84
- ↑ Industrialist MAM Ramaswamy passes away