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David Salomons
British politician (1797–1873) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with David Lionel Goldsmid-Stern-Salomons.
Sir David Salomons, 1st Baronet (22 November 1797 – 18 July 1873), was a leading figure in the 19th century struggle for Jewish emancipation in the United Kingdom. He was the first Jewish Sheriff of the City of London and Lord Mayor of London.[1]
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Sir David Salomons | |
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Member of Parliament for Greenwich | |
In office 1851–1852 | |
Preceded by | Edward George Barnard James Whitley Deans Dundas |
Succeeded by | Peter Rolt Montague Chambers |
Constituency | Greenwich |
Lord Mayor of the City of London | |
In office November 10, 1855 – November 8, 1856 | |
Preceded by | Francis Moon |
Succeeded by | Thomas Finnis |
Member of Parliament for Greenwich | |
In office 1859–1873 | |
Preceded by | Sir William Codrington John Townsend |
Succeeded by | William Ewart Gladstone Thomas Boord |
Personal details | |
Born | (1797-11-22)22 November 1797 London, Great Britain |
Died | 18 July 1873(1873-07-18) (aged 75) |
Resting place | West Ham Jewish Cemetery |
Political party | Radicals (1851–1859) Liberal (1859–1873) |
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