Judith Montefiore

Judith, Lady Montefiore (née Barent Cohen; 20 February 1784 – 24 September 1862) 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.

Judith Montefiore
BornJudith Barent Cohen
(1784-02-20)20 February 1784
London, England
Died24 September 1862(1862-09-24) (aged 78)
Resting placeMontefiore Mausoleum, Ramsgate, Thanet District, Kent, England
OccupationLinguist, musician, travel writer
NationalityBritish
Spouse
(m. 1812)
RelativesLevy Barent Cohen
Lydia Diamantschleifer (parents)
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