Royal College Curepipe
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The Royal College Curepipe (commonly known as RCC) is a state boys-only secondary school in Mauritius. Since its inception, the RCC has proudly produced many eminent figures, members of parliament, ministers, doctors, businessmen and leaders in Mauritius. Founded in 1791 as 'Collège National' for the children of the privileged classes of that area at that time, it is one of the premier secondary schools of Mauritius and is located in the centre of Curepipe. It was renamed 'Royal College' in 1813 by Sir Robert Farquhar, with the permission of George III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
The Royal College Curepipe is quite a landmark for visitors, especially tourists who are impressed by its air of ancient austerity in comparison with the new town building around them. This magnificent building situated in the middle of Curepipe somewhat retraces the history of its country.
The RCC is one of the oldest institutions of Mauritius, but although the actual building was completed in 1914, the history of the RCC stretches back to 1791. In 1912, the foundation stone of a building resembling a mini Buckingham Palace was laid in the centre of the town. The Royal College Curepipe has eventually become a secondary school among others, despite the fact of remaining one of the most prestigious and successful in moulding many eminent personalities of Mauritius, including Dr. Maurice Curé, one of the most brilliant Mauritians of all times and founder of the Mauritian Labour Party; and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam who later succeeded Dr. Curé as leader of that party, and led the country to independence.
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