Alfred David Benjamin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Businessman and philanthropist
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Place of Birth: Australia
About Alfred David Benjamin
- Alfred David Benjamin (August 9, 1848 – January 8, 1900) was an Australian-born businessman and philanthropist. Benjamin immigrated to Canada in 1873 and entered into the wholesale hardware business with his father's financial backing.
- He became a partner in M.
- and L.
- Samuel and Company and, after the death of Lewis Samuel[1] in 1887, he became the leader of the company. His success in a variety of business ventures allowed him to pursue various philanthropic goals.
- His most important contribution was to the Jewish community in Toronto, Ontario.
- There he was the leader of the Holy Blossom Temple congregation and a major contributor to the new synagogue in 1897.
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