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Thursday, July 30, 2020

Duff Alexander


Duff, Alexander A Scottish Presbyterian missionary, he did much to
promote western education and social reform in Bengal between 1830 and
1863. With Rammohun Roy’s help, he started an English school in Calcutta
(1830) which later on became the famous Duff College. He also played an
important role in persuading the government to establish universities in India.

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