Eldest son of David Sassoon, born in Baghdad, he led the family firm in Bombay, built the Sassoon Docks and endowed schools, hospitals and libraries. He was made a baronet in 1890.
Merchant and philanthropist · 1818–1896
Eldest son of David Sassoon, born in Baghdad, he led the family firm in Bombay, built the Sassoon Docks and endowed schools, hospitals and libraries. He was made a baronet in 1890.
