Major Cecil Sabag Montefiore, grandnephew of Moses Montefiore, was found shot in his office Friday. The police say he committed suicide.
Major Montefiore, was the son of Sir Joseph, son of Moses’ eldest Sister Sarah. Sir Joseph had inherited the Montefiore’s title and estate, and was at one time President of the Board of Jewish Deputies.
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