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Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy
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Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy

Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy, 1st Baronet Jejeebhoy of Bombay, CMG (15 July 1783 – 14 April 1859), also spelt Jeejeebhoy or Jeejebhoy, was a Parsi-Indian merchant and philanthropist. He is more historically notable for making a huge fortune in cotton and opium trade to China. He was considered Bombay's most worthy son.

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