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Judith Montefiore, British linguist, travel writer, philanthropist (died 1862)

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Judith Montefiore

British travel writer and philanthropist

Judith, Lady Montefiore was a British linguist, musician, travel writer, and philanthropist. She was the wife of Sir Moses Montefiore. She authored the first Jewish cook book written in English.
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February 20

Day of the year

February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 314 days remain until the end of the year.
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