1709 - 1786
David de Pury Philanthropist
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Details
| Birthday |
19th January, 1709
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| Birthplace |
Neuchâtel, Prussia
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| Died |
31st May, 1786
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| Place of Death |
Lisbon, Portugal
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Occupation Text |
philanthropist, businessman
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| Occupation |
Philanthropist
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Baron David de Pury (born David Pury; 19 January 1709 – 31 May 1786) was a banker, merchant, and philanthropist from Neuchâtel. His involvement in the triangular trade, particularly diamond and precious wood trading between Europe and South America, earned him a vast fortune. Pury became a major benefactor for his hometown, Neuchâtel, where he funded the construction of schools, hospitals, government buildings, and served as a patron of various local charities. He has become a controversial figure in the 21st-century for his connection to the Atlantic slave trade through his business endeavors in Latin America.
