Saturday, February 6, 2021

George Yule, First English President of Indian National Congress

George Yule was a Scottish entrepreneur who was the first British to serve as president of the Indian National Congress.  He was elected to that position in the fourth session of the Congress in 1888 at Allahabad. 

He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.


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