Navroji Mistri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Navroji Rastomji Mistri 3 June 1885 Bombay, India |
| Died | 29 October 1953 (aged 68) Singapore |
| Resting place | Parsi Cemetery - Tampines then moved to Parsi Cemetery Chua Chu Kang , Singapore[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
Navroji Rastomji Mistri OBE (3 June 1885 – 29 October 1953) was an Parsi Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist. Known as the “godfather of the poor” or the “bachelor godfather” of Singapore's poor children, Mistri donated a large part of his wealth towards the improvement of medical services in Singapore.[1] He ran a successful soda drinks business in Singapore. Both Mistri Road, near Shenton Way, and Mistri Wing at the Singapore General Hospital were named in his honour.[1]
- ^ a b c Chia Yeong Jia, Joshua (31 December 2008). "Navroji R. Mistri on Infopedia". National Library Board, Singapore. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
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