Peter De Abrew
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Peter De Abrew was a Ceylonese industrialist and philanthropist.
Born to William de Abrew a successful businessmen, Peter De Abrew was educated at the prestigious Colombo Academy (now Royal College Colombo
). Going into business as produce merchant, De Abrew gain a strong reputation amongst the business community. In 1904 he was appointed as the Assistant Commissioner by the government of Ceylon, for the St Luise Exposition in the US.
A devoted Buddhist he was a member of the Colombo Committee that created the Buddhist flag
. He was a notable member of the Theosophical Society
, he was a founder and patron of the Musaeus College
in Colombo
.
Born to William de Abrew a successful businessmen, Peter De Abrew was educated at the prestigious Colombo Academy (now Royal College Colombo
Royal College Colombo
The Royal College of Colombo was founded in January 1835 in Colombo. It is considered to be the leading Public School in Sri Lanka...
). Going into business as produce merchant, De Abrew gain a strong reputation amongst the business community. In 1904 he was appointed as the Assistant Commissioner by the government of Ceylon, for the St Luise Exposition in the US.
A devoted Buddhist he was a member of the Colombo Committee that created the Buddhist flag
Buddhist flag
The Buddhist flag is a flag designed in the late 19th century to symbolise and universally represent Buddhism. It is used by Buddhists throughout the world.-History:...
. He was a notable member of the Theosophical Society
Theosophical Society
The Theosophical Society is an organization formed in 1875 to advance the spiritual principles and search for Truth known as Theosophy. The original organization, after splits and realignments has several successors...
, he was a founder and patron of the Musaeus College
Musaeus College
Musaeus College is a private girls' school in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and was named for Mrs Marie Musaeus Higgins , its Principal from 1895 to 1926. Musaeus College is now a leading academic institution with more 4,000 girls from ages 3 to 18, and is managed by a board of trustees...
in Colombo
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte, the capital of Sri Lanka. Colombo is often referred to as the capital of the country, since Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte is a satellite city of Colombo...
.