K. Thamboosamy Pillay
Deceased Person
1850 – 1902
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Who was K. Thamboosamy Pillay?
K. Thamboosamy Pillay was a prominent Malaysian of Tamil origin during the pre-independence years. He was considered the leader of the Tamil community. He was a wealthy businessman, tin miner, moneylender and government contractor.
Thamboosamy was one of the founders and one of the original Trustees of Victoria Institution as well as the founder of the Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur.
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- Born
- 1850
Singapore - Religion
- Hinduism
- Education
- Raffles Institution
- Died
- 1902
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on July 23, 2013
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