About Sewa Haji Paroo
Lived 1851 – 1897 (aged 45–46). Sewa Haji Paroo was a Tanzanian philanthropist.
Sewa Haji Paroo (c. 1851 in Bagamoyo – 10 February 1897 in Zanzibar) was a businessman of Indian Ismaili origin. He was the main trader for the Sultan of Zanzibar. He was a significant philanthropist. He also founded and financed the Sewa Haji Hospital in Dar es Salaam.
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Who was Sewa Haji Paroo?
Tanzanian philanthropist (1851-1897)
When was Sewa Haji Paroo born?
Sewa Haji Paroo was born in 1851 in Bagamoyo.
When did Sewa Haji Paroo die?
Sewa Haji Paroo died on 10 February 1897 in Zanzibar Islands.
What was Sewa Haji Paroo's occupation?
Sewa Haji Paroo was a philanthropist.
What nationality was Sewa Haji Paroo?
Sewa Haji Paroo was Tanzanian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sewa Haji Paroo. https://biography.guide/sewa-haji-paroo/
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