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1792–1864 · Business & Philanthropy
David Sassoon
Permanent ID · IJHDA-PER-0040
Briefing
Baghdad-born merchant, philanthropist and former treasurer of Baghdad who founded the commercial network that made the Sassoon family globally prominent. David Sassoon (1792–1864) is remembered here for contributions to business & philanthropy and for a life connected to the history and cultural memory of Iraqi Jewry.
Record details
- Dates
- 1792–1864
- Field
- Business & Philanthropy
- Permanent ID
- IJHDA-PER-0040
Source
Photo credit / rights: Jewish Encyclopedia (1901–1906) — public domain
Suggested citation
Iraqi Jewish Heritage Library & Digital Archive, “David Sassoon,” IJHDA-PER-0040, Accessed 14 August 2026. https://iraqdiplomaticdoor.com/heritage/people/david-sassoon/