SIR JAMSETJEE JEEJEEBHOY

SIR JAMSETJEE JEEJEEBHOY (1783-1859), Indian philanthropist, a Parsee by birth and creed, born in Bombay; realised a fortune as a merchant, and employed it in releasing debtors from jail by paying their debts, and in founding a hospital and schools; in 1857 was made a baronet.