22 juin 1784 - Asiatic Society
of Bengal
Description:
- The Asiatic Society of Bengal was founded in 1784 in Calcutta (now Kolkata) by
Sir William Jones
- He was a British philologist and scholar who played an instrumental role in establishing this society
- He played a significant role in promoting Asian studies, particularly in the fields of language, literature, and history
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