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David Hare (1775–1842) was a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist in Bengal, India (see East India Company and their rule in India). He founded many educational institutions in Calcutta (now Kolkata ), such as the Hindu School, and Hare School and helped in founding Presidency College .
Jan 5, 2024 · A new biography of David Hare examines how the educationist reformed schools in colonial India. An excerpt from ‘The Life and Times of David Hare: First Secular Educationist of India,’ by...
This is a biography of David Hare, a watchmaker who contributed largely to the education system in Bengal, British India. Following his early life in India, his friendship with Rammohun Roy and his journey as a philanthropist, this book shows his immense contribution to the education system in British India.
Jan 25, 2016 · David Hare (1775–1842), a Scottish watch maker and philanthropist in Bengal, British India was responsible for the starting of many educational institutions of repute in Calcutta (now Kolkata).
eitihas presents 9 minutes short educational documentary on David Hare (philanthropist),who came India in 1800 A.D from Scotland as a merchant. David Hare de...
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Born in a village in Scotland in the year 1775, David Hare was brought up as a watch-maker and in the year 1800, at the age of twenty-five, he come down to Kolkata. Watch making was undoubtedly his business, but he was never engrossed in it.
Mar 10, 2024 · Essay on David Hare: David Hare was a Scottish watchmaker and philanthropist in Bengal, Republic of India. He based several necessary and prestigious academic establishments in Kolkata, like the Hindu college, and Hare school and helped in foundation Presidency faculty.
