Cyril Moses Picciotto

Cyril Moses Picciotto KC (1888 – 9 February 1940), was a British barrister, writer and Liberal Party politician active in Jewish affairs.

Background Picciotto was born in London, the eldest son of James Picciotto, a Syrian Jew, and Mary Benoliel. He was educated at St Paul's School, London and Trinity College, Cambridge. He was awarded the Members’ Prize for Latin Essay in 1909, a First Class Classical Tripos in 1910, a First Class Law Tripos in 1911 and a Whewell Scholar in 1912. In 1915 he married Elaine Elizabeth Solomon. They had two sons. In 1939 he was appointed to the Spanish and Portuguese Congregation's representative on the Board of Deputies. He was Chairman of the London Area Council for Combating Anti-Semitism.

Political career Picciotto was Liberal candidate for the St Marylebone division at the 1929 General Election. He finished third. He did not stand for parliament again.

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