David Joseph Ezra

Beth El Synagogue, Calcutta

David Joseph Ezra (died 1882) was a merchant, property investor, and prominent member of the Baghdadi Jewish community in Calcutta, India.

Family

Ezra's eldest son is Elias David Ezra, who built[1] the Magen David Synagogue in 1884[2] in honour of his father.[3] His grandson is Sir David Ezra.

Property

Ezra owned the Esplanade, Ezra and Chowringhee Mansions, and Ezra Terrace. Ezra Street in Calcutta was named after him.[2] By the time of his death he was the largest property owner in the city.[3]

Philanthropy

With Ezekiel Judah he built the Beth El synagogue in 1856 on Pollock Street.[4]

Death

David Joseph Ezra died in 1882.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Calcutta". Joseph Jacobs & Joseph Ezekiel, jewishencyclopedia.com Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  2. 1 2 Chakraborty Lahiri, Samhita (25 April 2010). "Jewish jewels". The Telegraph. Calcutta. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 David Joseph Ezra. Recalling Jewish Calcutta: Memories of the Jewish community in Calcutta. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
  4. ↑ Muslim families look after Kolkata synagogues. Priyanka Borpujari, Al Jazeera, 13 Oct 2014. Retrieved 6 September 2015.


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