Maurice Benedict de Worms

Maurice Benedict de Worms (1805–1867) was an Austrian plantation owner in Ceylon.

Biography

Early life Maurice Benedict de Worms was born in 1805 in Frankfurt, Germany. His father was Benedikt Moses Worms (1769–1824) and his mother, Schönche Jeannette Rothschild (1771–1859). He had two brothers, Baron Solomon Benedict de Worms (1801–1882) and Gabriel Benedict de Worms (1802–1881), and one sister, Henriette Worms (1803–1879). Their other brother, Solomon, also invested in the plantation. Over the years, they acquired 2,000 acres under cultivation, and more than 6,000 acres of forest land. It came to be known as the Rothschild Estate. They also owned the Sogamma and Condegalla estates in Pussellawa. They grew coffee and tea, especially Ceylon Tea. They sold the plantations in 1865.

His business was succeeded by Henry de Worms, 1st Baron Pirbright.

Death He died in 1867 in London. His will included large donations to Jewish organizations.