# Isaac Moses

> Isaac Moses was an American merchant, privateer owner, and banker who helped establish the Bank of North America in 1781. A supporter of the American Revolution, he helped finance the Continental cause and worked closely with Robert Morris. He was also a leader of the early American Jewish community, serving as president of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York and helping to found Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia.

*Jewish merchant (1742-1818)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Business Professional
- **Category:** Business Professionals
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1742
- **Died:** 1818-04-16
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Isaac Moses was an American merchant, privateer owner, and banker who helped establish the Bank of North America in 1781. A supporter of the American Revolution, he helped finance the Continental cause and worked closely with Robert Morris. He was also a leader of the early American Jewish community, serving as president of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York and helping to found Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 38.2
- **Momentum:** 9.2

## Sources
- [Isaac Moses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Moses)
- [إسحاق موسى](https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A5%D8%B3%D8%AD%D8%A7%D9%82_%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B3%D9%89)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15434185)

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