Judah Touro

Merchant and philanthropist · 1775–1854

Sephardi · EstablishedOttoman, North African & Western Centers

Son of Hazzan Isaac Touro, he made his fortune in New Orleans and left one of the largest charitable bequests in early American history to Jewish and Christian causes alike.

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