Peter de Noronha

Chevalier Peter Bertram Cypriano Castellino de Noronha KSG, CE (April 19, 1897–July 24, 1970) was a well known businessman, philanthropist and civil servant of Kanpur, India. He was also knighted by Pope Paul VI in 1965 for his work for the Christian community in India.

Civil engineer

After leaving Rourkee, he served in World War I in the King George's Own Royal Sappers and Miners where he received a service medal. After the war he joined the Public Works Department as a Class I Engineer (the highest rank).

Related Topics:
World War I - King George's Own Royal Sappers and Miners - Public Works Department

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He was instrumental in building the first bridge across the Ganges River at Haridwar at Har-ki-Pauri Ghat at Haridwar where a plaque in his honour was put up.

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Ganges River - Haridwar - Har-ki-Pauri Ghat

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His team of engineers also invented a system of reinforced brickwork and flat roof system in the 1920 in Bihar. He resigned in 1926 to set up a new company P. Stanwill & Co. along with his brothers Willam and Stanley.

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1920 - Bihar - 1926 - P. Stanwill & Co.

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He was a keen golfer and soon became the captain of the local club. He was also adept in football, cricket and tennis. His favourite pastime though was bridge.

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Golfer - Football - Cricket - Tennis - Bridge

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