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Frederic David Mocatta

British philanthropist and historian
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Born:
Jan. 15, 1828, London, Eng.
Died:
Jan. 16, 1905, London (aged 77)
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Judaism
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Frederic David Mocatta (born Jan. 15, 1828, London, Eng.—died Jan. 16, 1905, London) was a British philanthropist, historian, bibliophile, and patron of learning who subsidized the publication of a number of major works of Jewish literature. From 1857 to 1874, Mocatta directed the firm (founded by his grandfather) of Mocatta and Goldsmid, bullion brokers to the Bank of England. Upon retirement he devoted his time to charitable works—supporting better housing for workers, contributing money to almost every hospital in London, and promoting education. As a Jew, he was especially concerned with the plight of the Jewish poor. Mocatta’s chief historical ...(100 of 215 words)

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