Job Charnock

Job Charnock (c. 1630–1692) was a servant and administrator of the English East India Company, traditionally regarded as the founder of the city of Calcutta.

Read more about Job Charnock:  Early Life and Career, Patna Factory, Rivalry With William Hedges, Chief Agent in Bengal, Chittagong Expedition, Calcutta, Mausoleum, Assessment, Controversy

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    A mortal, born of woman, few of days and full of trouble, comes up like a flower and withers, flees like a shadow and does not last.
    Bible: Hebrew, Job 14:1.