Question

7. Who set up schools for girls in Calcutta?​

Answer 1

Answer:

John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune

The college was founded as the Calcutta Female School in 1849 by John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune, with the financial support of Dakshinaranjan Mukherjee.

Answer 2

Schools for ladies in Bengal was set up by John Elliot Bethune.

• He came to India as an official but became an important part in the ladies  education in Bengal.
• He was the consultant of the Governor General and the President of the Education Committee of the British.
• On 7th May, he set up in North Bengal , Bengal ladies School also  known  Hindu ladies School.
• This is now known as the Bethune School.
• Bethune School was started with 21 ladies.
• He donated his entire property and wealth for the ladies education.