David Sassoon (treasurer)

David Sassoon (October 1792 – 7 November 1864) was the treasurer of Baghdad between 1817 and 1829. He became the leader of the Jewish community in Mumbai after Baghdadi Jews emigrated there.

David Sassoon
David Sassoon
BornOctober 1792
Baghdad, Baghdad Eyalet, Ottoman Empire
Died7 November 1864 (aged 72)
Poona, Bombay Presidency, British India
Resting placeOhel David Synagogue Complex, Pune
NationalityIndian
OccupationBusinessman
Spouses
Hannah Joseph
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(m. 1818; died 1826)​
    Farha Hyeem
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    (m. 1828)​
    ChildrenFrom Hannah Joseph:
    Albert Sassoon
    Elias David Sassoon
    + 2 daughters
    From Farha Hyeem:
    Sassoon David Sassoon
    Arthur Sassoon
    Reuben David Sassoon
    Aaron Sassoon
    Solomon David Sassoon
    Frederick David Sassoon
    + 3 Daughters
    Parent(s)Saleh Sassoon (1750-1830)
    Amam Gabbai
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