Daniel Mendoza, Regency Boxer and Improbable Jewish Hero
Daniel Mendoza (1764-1836) shatters Jewish stereotypes. Born into a poor London family he found fame through his fists, becoming Champion Boxer of England. His intelligence and self-promotion made him a figure of national note and he is credited with changing British attitudes towards Jews. Like many celebrity sportsmen he was bad at money management and came to a sad end. In his talk, David Mendoza will draw together the strands of Daniel Mendoza's life: family, community, boxing and celebrity.
David Mendoza is co-founder of the Sephardic Genealogical Society and co-Admin of The Sephardic Diaspora group on Facebook. He has appeared on the UK version of Who Do You Think You Are?, BBC radio and DNA Detectives on New Zealand TV.
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