Rajen Mookerjee

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Sir Rajen Mookerjee
Born 23 June 1854
Bhabla, North 24 Parganas
Died 15 May 1936
Kolkata
Occupation Industrialist

Sir Rajen Mookerjee (full name Rajendranath Mookerjee; the family surname was spelt by them differently from the standard “Mukherjee.”) was a pioneering Indian industrialist.[1]

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[edit] Early life

He lost his father when he was just six years old and was brought up by his mother. He studied engineering for three years at Presidency College, Calcutta. He started as a contractor and later earned fame as an engineer and businessman.[1]

[edit] Achievements

Among his achievements were the construction of Palta water works and the Victoria Memorial at Kolkata. He pioneered the laying down and operations of Martin Light Railway.[1]

Along with Sir Acquin Martin, he founded Martin & Co. and contributed to the success of Bengal Iron at Kulti. Later he joined G.H.Fairhurst in founding the iron works of The Indian Iron and Steel Company at Burnpur.[2]

He first went to England in 1901 and later several times in connection with his business. In 1911, he became sheriff of Kolkata. In 1931, the University of Calcutta honoured him with an honorary D.Sc. (Engineering).[1] He presided over the 8th session of Indian Science Congress held at Kolkata in 1921.[3]

Sir Biren Mookerjee was his son.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Sengupta, Subodh Chandra and Bose, Anjali (editors), (1976/1998), Sansad Bangali Charitabhidhan (Biographical dictionary) Vol I, (Bengali), p 470, ISBN 8185626650
  2. ^ Srinivasan, N.R., History of The Indian Iron and Steel Company, 1983, p44.
  3. ^ The Indian Science Congress Association. Retrieved on 2007-02-19.

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Persondata
NAME Sir Rajen Mookerjee
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Rajendranath Mookerjee
SHORT DESCRIPTION Industrialist
DATE OF BIRTH 23 June 1854
PLACE OF BIRTH Bhyabola, North 24 Parganas district
DATE OF DEATH 15 May 1936
PLACE OF DEATH Kolkata