Sir Edward Hyde East

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1816–1817

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sir Edward Hyde East, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Ram Mohan Roy and David Hare found Hindu College, Calcutta

   1816–1817

   Role: Supporter

   1. 1May 1816 · CalcuttaCommittee Involvement

      The founding involved a committee including Raja Radhakanta Deb and Baidyanath Mukhopadhyay, with contributions from various prominent figures.

   2. 21817 · CalcuttaDonations and Support

      Eminent personalities of Calcutta donated hefty amounts towards the foundation of the College.

   3. 320 January 1817 · CalcuttaFounding of Hindu College

      Hindu College was founded on 20 January 1817 in Calcutta, offering instruction in Western languages and subjects.

Sources

1. Presidency University, Kolkata Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29