Isaac D'Israeli

Isaac D'Israeli (11 May 1766 – 19 January 1848) was a British writer, scholar and the father of British prime minister Benjamin Disraeli. He is best known for his essays and his associations with other men of letters.

Isaac D'Israeli
Portrait of D'Israeli by Martin Archer Shee, based on an 1804 pencil sketch by John Downman
Born(1766-05-11)11 May 1766
Enfield, Middlesex, England
Died19 January 1848(1848-01-19) (aged 81)
Alma materLeiden University
Occupations
  • Writer
  • Scholar
Years active1782–1848
EmployerJohn Murray
Spouse
Maria Basevi
(m. 1802; died 1847)
Children5, including Benjamin Disraeli
Parents
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