Search JTA's historical archive dating back to 1923

Sir Albert Levy, British Philanthropist, Dead at 74

September 8, 1937
See Original Daily Bulletin From This Date
Advertisement

SIR ALBERT LEVY, TOBACCO MAGNATE AND PHILANTHROPIST DIED SUNDAY AT THE AGE OF 74. FUNERAL SERVICES WERE HELD TODAY AT GOLDERS GREEN JEWISH CEMETERY. SIR ALBERT DONATED TO HOSPITALS A TOTAL OF £250,000 (ABOUT $1,250,000) AND FOUNDED THE ALBERT LEVY BENEVOLENT FUND IN 1929 WITH A DEED SETTLEMENT PROVIDING THAT CAPITAL AND INTEREST BE DISTRIBUTED IN 25 YEARS IN INSTALLMENTS. HE DISTRIBUTED OVER £18,000 TO 120 INSTITUTIONS.

Recommended from JTA

Advertisement