The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Playfair, Sir Patrick
Playfair, Sir Patrick, Kt. (1897), C.I.E. (1896), Partner of Messrs. Parry & Co., Calcutta and London; s. of late Patrick Playfair of Dalmarnock; b. 1853; educ: Loretto School, Glasgow; President and Vice-President, Bengal Chamber of Commerce; Member representing the Bengal mercantile interst in the Bengal Legislative Council; Additional Member, Imperial Legislative Council, 1893-97; Sheriff of Calcutta, 1896. Address: No. 2, Ennismore Gardens, S.W. Clubs: Oriental, Wellington.