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.

Early history

Peter was born to Claudine Rachel de Noronha and William Constantine, a prominent Goan businessman in Kanpur who owned an auctioneering company. He received his early education from St Mary's High School, Bombay and later from St Joseph's College, Nainital. He excelled in academics and athletics and went on to join the Thomosan College of Civil Engineering (the predecessor of Rourkee College), one of the elite engineering colleges in India. He obtained a gold medal (stood first in the university) in civil engineering in 1918 and won a scholarship for further research, which he refused.

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Claudine Rachel de Noronha - William Constantine - Goan - Auction - St Mary's High School, Bombay - St Joseph's College, Nainital - Thomosan College of Civil Engineering - Rourkee College - Gold medal - Civil engineering - 1918

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