Dictionary of Indian Biography/Cama, Pestonji Hormusji
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CAMA, PESTONJI HORMUSJI (1805–1893)
Son of Hormusji Cama : of a Gujarat Parsi family; in commercial partnership with his brothers, 1828 to 1871 : the Cama family established the first Indian house of business in London, in 1855 : Pestonji Cama led a retired life : made a large trust for charitable purposes : and gave Rs. 164,000 for the Cama Hospital for Females and Children in Bombay : a staunch supporter of native female education : warmly interested in the cause of reform and progress in native movements : promoted the Victoria Gardens, and various associations for the advancement of natives : an early Freemason : C.I.E., 1887 : died about Jan. 21, 1893.