Countess of Dufferin Fund
Countess of Dufferin Fund
The Countess of Dufferin Fund (pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntɪs ʌv ˈdʌfərɪn fʌnd/) is a historical medical fund established in India during the British Raj. The fund was named after Harriet Georgiana Mordaunt, the Countess of Dufferin, who was the wife of the then Viceroy of India, Lord Dufferin.
Etymology
The fund is named after the Countess of Dufferin, Harriet Georgiana Mordaunt. The term "Dufferin" is derived from the Irish Gaelic word "Dubhfrinn", which means "black eyebrow". The term "fund" is derived from the Latin word "fundus", which means "bottom" or "base".
History
The Countess of Dufferin Fund was established in 1885 with the aim of providing medical aid and training to women in India. The fund was instrumental in setting up the Lady Dufferin Hospital in Kolkata, which was the first hospital in India to train women as doctors.
Related Terms
- British Raj: The period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947.
- Harriet Georgiana Mordaunt: The Countess of Dufferin and the wife of the Viceroy of India, Lord Dufferin.
- Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava: The Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888.
- Lady Dufferin Hospital: A hospital in Kolkata, India, established by the Countess of Dufferin Fund.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Countess of Dufferin Fund
- Wikipedia's article - Countess of Dufferin Fund
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