Solomon David Sassoon (1841–1894) was a Baghdadi Jewish Indian businessman and philanthropist.
Biography
Early life
Solomon David Sassoon was born in Bombay, India in 1841.[1]
Career
He went to China as an assistant to his father David Sassoon, and later served as head of David Sassoon & Co. until his death.[1] He also served as Chairman of the Sassoon Spinning and Weaving Co. and the Sassoon and Alliance Silk Co..[1] He also served as Chairman of the Board of the Port Canning and Land Improvement Co. and the Oriental Life Assurance Co., two Joint-stock companies.[1]
He sat on the board of directors of the Bank of Bombay and the Mumbai Port Trust.[1] Sir James Fergusson, 6th Baronet (1832–1907) appointed him twice to the Council of the Governor of Bombay.[1]
Philanthropy
He was President of the Bombay branch of the Anglo-Jewish Association from 1894.[1][2] An Orthodox Jew, he had a private synagogue in his home.[2]
Personal life
He married Flora Sassoon (1859–1936).[3] They had three children:
- David Solomon Sassoon (1880–1942; had a son, Solomon David Sassoon (1915–1985), and grandson, Isaac S.D. Sassoon)[3]
- Rachel Sassoon Ezra (1877–1952, married Sir David Ezra)[3]
- Mozelle (1884–1921)[3]
He died in Bombay in 1894.[1] After his death, his wife Flora took over David Sassoon & Co. and eventually moved to England with the children.[3]