La Martinière Calcutta
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La Martinière comprises two independent private single-sex schools for day scholars, with a few boarders, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. They were established in 1836 in accordance with the w
La Martinière Calcutta (c. 1850–1870) by Francis Frith
Stamp of India 2011 La Martiniere Schools
Paul Chater
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Sir Catchick Paul Chater was a prominent British businessman of Armenian descent in colonial Hong Kong, whose family roots were in Calcutta, India.
La Martinière Calcutta
…and medals awarded to deserving boys and girls. The school was rescued out of financial distress by a INR 1.1 million donation from old Martinian Sir Paul Chater in 1925. Founder's Day continues to be celebrated on 13 September every year with a service in the school hall, usually, although not always, attended…
Sir Paul Chater in 1924
Marble Hall, subject of a 1935 Christmas postcard
Bust of Catchick Paul Chater at La Martiniere Boys School, Kolkata