Arrival of Jacob Lumbrozo in Maryland
- When
- 1656
- Where
- British colony of Maryland
- Episodes
- 1
Jacob Lumbrozo, a Portuguese-born physician, farmer, and trader, established himself in the British colony of Maryland on January 24, 1656. He is identified as the first Jewish resident of Maryland supported by documentary evidence.
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Background and detail
Background. Jacob Lumbrozo, also known as John Lumbroso, was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He later moved to Holland before eventually establishing himself in the British colony of Maryland during the middle of the 17th century.
Arrival in Maryland. Lumbrozo arrived in Maryland on January 24, 1656. He is recognized as the first Jewish resident of the colony who can be identified by documentary evidence.
People involved
- Jacob Lumbrozo · Portuguese-born physician, farmer, and trader
Sources
- Jacob Lumbrozo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-03-23
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