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Rajni Kumar

1923 – 2022

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Lived 1923 – 2022 (aged 99). Rajni Kumar was a British academic and educationist.

Rajni Kumar (born Nancie Joyce Margaret Jones; 5 March 1923 – 11 November 2022) was a British-born Indian educationist and the founder of Springdales Group of Schools. She was the recipient of the Padma Shri, the Government of India's fourth highest civilian award, in 2011.

Biography Kumar was born Nancie Joyce Margaret Jones on 5 March 1923 in London, United Kingdom. She graduated from the London School of Economics in 1941,

In 1950, she joined a local school, Salwan Girls School, as its Principal and worked there until 1955. The institution has, over the years, grown to four schools in India and one in Dubai and is reported to have over 6000 students in its rolls. In 2012, she was awarded the Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo (Silver) by the Government of South Africa.

Kumar died on 10 November 2022, at the age of 99.

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Education
London School of Economics and Political Science
Positions held
Head teacher
Awards
Padma Shri in literature and education

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rajni Kumar?

Indian educationist

When was Rajni Kumar born?

Rajni Kumar was born on 5 March 1923 in England.

When did Rajni Kumar die?

Rajni Kumar died on 11 November 2022.

What was Rajni Kumar's occupation?

Rajni Kumar was an academic and educationist.

What nationality was Rajni Kumar?

Rajni Kumar was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rajni Kumar

· Wikidata: Q19561110

· DBpedia: Rajni Kumar

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