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David Sassoon was credited as an entrepreneur, wholesaler and philanthropist. Born on October 1, 1792, David Sassoon was from Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. Death is recorded on November 7, 1864, at the age of 72.
My Take
David Sassoon fascinates me because his story is really a blueprint for turning persecution into reach. Forced to flee Baghdad, he rebuilt an entire commercial empire from Bombay and stitched together trade across continents in an era when that demanded extraordinary nerve. But what elevates him for me is that he refused to let wealth be the whole point. He poured resources into schools, synagogues and the Jewish community of Mumbai, leaving a name still visible on the city today. He is a reminder that fortune is forgettable, but how you spend it defines you.
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- Name (English)
- David Sassoon
- Name (Japanese)
- デイヴィッド・サスーン
- Reading
- でいゔぃっど・さすーん
- Born
- October 1, 1792 – November 7, 1864
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / wholesaler / philanthropist / financier / merchant
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was David Sassoon born?
Born October 1, 1792.
When did David Sassoon die?
Died November 7, 1864, aged 72.
Where was David Sassoon from?
David Sassoon was from Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.
What did David Sassoon do?
David Sassoon worked as entrepreneur, wholesaler, philanthropist, financier, merchant.