1908 - 1971
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Details
| First Name |
G.V.
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| Last Name |
Raja
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| Birthday |
13th October, 1908
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| Birthplace |
Poonjar, Kottayam, India
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| Died |
30th April, 1971
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| Place of Death |
Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
Indian
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| Occupation Text |
Served as one of the Commanding Officers of Travancore Military with the rank of Lt. Colonel, Founder & Lifetime President of Kerala Sports Council (1954-1971), Officer Commandant of Travancore University Labour Core, Physical Education Director of Kerala University (first director), President of Lawn tennis Association, Vice-President of Board of Control for Cricket in India
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| Occupation |
Business
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| Year(s) Active |
1933-1971
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Lt. Col. P. R. Godavarma Raja (13 October 1908 – 30 April 1971) often referred to as G. V. Raja, was a sports and tourism promoter and administrator, pilot, sportsman and Sanskrit scholar . He took special care in inspiring the youth into sports and was instrumental in founding the Kerala Sports Council in 1953. G.V Raja occupied the post of Council President till he was killed in a flight mishap in 1971. G.V Raja also played a key role in establishing the Thiruvananthapuram Tennis Club, Flying Club, and the development of the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
