Samuel, Saul

Samuel, Saul
(1820-1900)
   New South Wales politician. His family emigrated from London to New South Wales when he was 12. He engaged in gold mining and cattle ranching. He was the first Jew to be appointed to the legislature of the colony. He served as agent-general in London from 1880 and was knighted in 1882.

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