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Louis Barnett Abrahams

1839 – 1918

Welsh-born, English Jewish educator

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Lived 1839 – 1918 (aged 78). Louis Barnett Abrahams was a British teacher, known for JFS (school).

Louis Barnett Abrahams (3 October 1839 – 3 June 1918) was a British educator, the headmaster of the Jews' Free School in London.

Abrahams was prominent, and articles about him appeared regularly in mainstream British Jewish publications in his lifetime, including The Jewish Chronicle, The Jewish Encyclopedia, the Jewish Yearbook (UK - 1899), and the Young Israel (December 1899).

Education and teaching Abrahams began his studies at the Manchester Hebrew School, but left there to go to London, where he lived with his uncle, Rabbi Aaron Levy, a sofer and dayan (judge) on the London Beth Din. He became a student-teacher at the Jews' Free School on 1 June 1854,

Personal Abrahams was born on 3 October 1839 in Swansea. His father, Barnett Abrahams (1785–1868), taught Hebrew there,

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Known for
JFS (school)
Education
University of London
Positions held
Head teacher
Employers
JFS

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis Barnett Abrahams?

Welsh-born, English Jewish educator (1839-1918)

When was Louis Barnett Abrahams born?

Louis Barnett Abrahams was born on 3 October 1839 in Swansea.

When did Louis Barnett Abrahams die?

Louis Barnett Abrahams died on 3 June 1918 in Hove.

What was Louis Barnett Abrahams's occupation?

Louis Barnett Abrahams was a teacher.

What was Louis Barnett Abrahams known for?

Louis Barnett Abrahams was known for JFS (school).

What nationality was Louis Barnett Abrahams?

Louis Barnett Abrahams was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis Barnett Abrahams

· Wikidata: Q15452420

· DBpedia: Louis Barnett Abrahams

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