Moses Montefiore

British financier and Jewish activist (1784–1885)
Person human Q733118
Moses Montefiore
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Moses Montefiore

Summary

Moses Montefiore is a human[1]. He was born in Livorno[2]. He was born on October 24, 1784[3]. He died in Ramsgate[4]. He died on July 28, 1885[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], philanthropist[7], financier[8], and banker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Moses Montefiore's place of birth was Livorno[2].
  • Moses Montefiore died in Ramsgate[4].
  • Moses Montefiore was born on October 24, 1784[3].
  • Moses Montefiore was born on November 24, 1784[11].
  • Moses Montefiore died on July 28, 1885[5].
  • Moses Montefiore is buried at Kent[12].
  • Moses Montefiore's father was Joseph Elias Montefiore[13].
  • Moses Montefiore's mother was Rachel de Mattos Mocatta[14].
  • Among Moses Montefiore's spouses was Judith Cohen[15].
  • Moses Montefiore held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Moses Montefiore worked as a journalist[6].
  • Moses Montefiore worked as a philanthropist[7].
  • Moses Montefiore's professions included financier[8].
  • Moses Montefiore's professions included banker[9].
  • Moses Montefiore held the position of Sheriff of the City of London[17].
  • Moses Montefiore held the position of High Sheriff of Kent[18].
  • Moses Montefiore received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Moses Montefiore received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Moses Montefiore received the Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21].
  • Moses Montefiore received the baronet[22].
  • Moses Montefiore was a member of Royal Society[23].
  • Moses Montefiore is recorded as male[24].
  • Moses Montefiore's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Moses Montefiore's family is recorded as Montefiore family[26].
  • Moses Montefiore's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Moses Montefiore was born in Livorno[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 24, 1784[3] and November 24, 1784[11]. His father was Joseph Elias Montefiore[13]. His mother was Rachel de Mattos Mocatta[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], philanthropist[7], financier[8], and banker[9]. Positions held include Sheriff of the City of London[17], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29] and High Sheriff of Kent[18], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1100[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[33], in United Kingdom[34]; Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37]; Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and baronet[22], an order of chivalry[40], in United Kingdom[41].

Personal Life

Moses Montefiore was married to Judith Cohen[15].

Death and Burial

Moses Montefiore died on July 28, 1885[5]. He passed away in Ramsgate[4]. Burial took place at Kent[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Moses Montefiore include Montefiore Windmill[42], a windmill[43], in Israel[44], founded in 1858[45]; Montefiore[46], a neighborhood[47], in Israel[48]; Yemin Moshe[49], a neighborhood of Jerusalem[50], in Israel[51], founded in 1891[52]; Zikhron Moshe[53], a neighborhood[54], in Israel[55], founded in 1905[56]; and Mazkeret Moshe[57], a neighborhood[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1882[60].

Why It Matters

Moses Montefiore ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,165 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Montefiore Windmill[42], a windmill[43], in Israel[44], founded in 1858[45]; Montefiore[46], a neighborhood[47], in Israel[48]; Yemin Moshe[49], a neighborhood of Jerusalem[50], in Israel[51], founded in 1891[52]; Zikhron Moshe[53], a neighborhood[54], in Israel[55], founded in 1905[56]; and Mazkeret Moshe[57], a neighborhood[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1882[60].

FAQs

Where was Moses Montefiore born?

Moses Montefiore's place of birth was Livorno[2].

Where did Moses Montefiore die?

Moses Montefiore passed away in Ramsgate[4].

Who were Moses Montefiore's parents?

Moses Montefiore's father was Joseph Elias Montefiore[13]. Moses Montefiore's mother was Rachel de Mattos Mocatta[14].

Who was Moses Montefiore married to?

Moses Montefiore's spouses include Judith Cohen[15].

What did Moses Montefiore do for work?

Moses Montefiore worked as journalist[6], philanthropist[7], financier[8], and banker[9].

What awards did Moses Montefiore receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Knight Bachelor[20], Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society[21], and baronet[22].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  28. [60] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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