David Sassoon

treasurer of Baghdad (1792-1864)
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David Sassoon
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David Sassoon

Summary

David Sassoon is a human[1]. Born in Baghdad[2], he… he was born on +1792-10-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Pune[4]. He died on +1864-11-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], wholesaler[7], philanthropist[8], financier[9], and merchant[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • David Sassoon was born in Baghdad[2].
  • David Sassoon passed away in Pune[4].
  • David Sassoon was born on +1792-10-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • David Sassoon was born on +1792-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].
  • David Sassoon died on +1864-11-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • David Sassoon died on +1864-01-01T00:00:00Z[13].
  • David Sassoon was married to Farhah Hyeem[14].
  • Among David Sassoon's spouses was Hannah Joseph[15].
  • A child of David Sassoon was Albert Abdullah David Sassoon[16].
  • A child of David Sassoon was Sassoon David Sassoon[17].
  • A child of David Sassoon was Elias David Sassoon[18].
  • A child of David Sassoon was Reuben David Sassoon[19].
  • A child of David Sassoon was Arthur Sassoon[20].
  • David Sassoon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • David Sassoon held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[22].
  • David Sassoon worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • David Sassoon's professions included wholesaler[7].
  • David Sassoon's professions included philanthropist[8].
  • David Sassoon's professions included financier[9].
  • David Sassoon worked as a merchant[10].
  • David Sassoon's field of work was international trade[23].
  • David Sassoon held the position of treasurer general[24].
  • David Sassoon's image is recorded as David Sassoon.jpg[25].
  • David Sassoon is recorded as male[26].
  • David Sassoon's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

David Sassoon was born in Baghdad[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1792-10-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1792-01-01T00:00:00Z[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], wholesaler[7], philanthropist[8], financier[9], and merchant[10]. David Sassoon's field of work was international trade[23]. He held the position of treasurer general[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Farhah Hyeem[14], 1812–1886[28] and Hannah Joseph[15], 1792–1826[29]. Children include Albert Abdullah David Sassoon[16], a businessperson[30], 1818–1896[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[33]; Sassoon David Sassoon[17], a businessperson[34], 1832–1867[35], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[36]; Elias David Sassoon[18], a trader[37], 1820–1880[38], of Qing dynasty[39]; Reuben David Sassoon[19], a businessperson[40], 1835–1905[41], of United Kingdom[42], awarded the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[43]; and Arthur Sassoon[20], a banker[44], 1840–1912[45].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1864-11-07T00:00:00Z[5] and +1864-01-01T00:00:00Z[13]. David Sassoon died in Pune[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for David Sassoon include David Sassoon Library[46], a library[47], in India[48].

Why It Matters

David Sassoon ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include David Sassoon Library[46], a library[47], in India[48].

FAQs

Where was David Sassoon born?

David Sassoon's place of birth was Baghdad[2].

Where did David Sassoon die?

David Sassoon passed away in Pune[4].

Who was David Sassoon married to?

David Sassoon's spouses include Farhah Hyeem[14] and Hannah Joseph[15].

What did David Sassoon do for work?

David Sassoon worked as entrepreneur[6], wholesaler[7], philanthropist[8], financier[9], and merchant[10].

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  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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