Alfred Ezra
Bird collector
About Alfred Ezra
Lived 1872 – 1955 (aged 82–83). Alfred Ezra was a zookeeper.
Alfred "Chips" Ezra, OBE (1872–1955) was a British breeder and keeper of birds. He built up a collection of rare birds at Foxwarren Park in southern England that was considered the finest of its kind.
Biography
Alfred Ezra was born in India in 1872 to a Jewish family and was privately educated in Calcutta. His father was Elias David Ezra and his mother was Mozelle Sassoon. His brother David Elias Ezra maintained a private zoo in Calcutta.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alfred Ezra?
bird collector
When was Alfred Ezra born?
Alfred Ezra was born in 1872 in Pune.
When did Alfred Ezra die?
Alfred Ezra died on 1 August 1955 in Surrey.
What was Alfred Ezra's occupation?
Alfred Ezra was a zookeeper.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alfred Ezra. https://biography.guide/alfred-ezra/
MLA: "Alfred Ezra." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alfred-ezra/.
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