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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.
1. Profile
- 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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- entrepreneur / wholesaler / philanthropist / financier / merchant
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was David Sassoon born?
October 1, 1792 – November 7, 1864.
Where is David Sassoon from?
David Sassoon is from Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq.
What does David Sassoon do?
David Sassoon works as entrepreneur, wholesaler, philanthropist, financier, merchant.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.