Philanthropist and Jewish leader.
Born Italy, brought up in London. Married into the Rothschild family.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Sir Moses Montefiore
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Moses Montefiore
Greater London Council Sir Moses Montefiore, 1784 - 1885, philanthropist and...
Other Subjects
Park Lane Group
From their website: This is a charity which "Given the free use of Park Lane House, 45 Park Lane, London W1 in 1956..." gives opportunities to young musicians.
Elizabeth Jesser Reid
Founder of Bedford College, anti-slavery activist and philanthropist. Her Wikipedia page is very informative. Elizabeth Jesser Sturch was born on 15 December 1789 in the St Clement Danes district...
Israel Zangwill
Writer and philanthropist. Born in Ebenezer Square, Whitechapel. He became deeply involved with the Zionist cause, and travelled widely; speaking and writing on its behalf. His works earned him the...
Putney Pest House Charity
Set up in 1862 and still awarding small grants.
War Savings Campaign
Second World War gives a good description of the story behind these plaques. Each year the fundraising was given a different focus: Communities would have a fund-raising committee which worked wi...
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