Elias Sassoon - A Lifestory

Someone in the 1800s was a very important person. Their life was like a big movie, like "Lawrence of Arabia," but about world trade getting bigger. They were more than just a seller; they helped build trade between the East and West. They were so good at business that even Gordon Gekko from "Wall Street" would be jealous. Born in 01 January 1820 in Baghdad, they took over their family's business from their father and made it even bigger around the world. They didn't just want to get rich. They also gave money to help people in Iraq and India, like Oskar Schindler in "Schindler's List." People who worked with them said they were very smart and always did what was right. In 01 January 1905, someone important said that they were great at both business and helping the community. They built schools, hospitals, and supported churches. They helped people in many ways. They died in 01 January 1880. Their life shows how important it is to be good at business and also care about helping others.