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As [[Gibraltar]] was a [[British overseas territory]], Pacifico was recognised as a [[British subject]]. |
As [[Gibraltar]] was a [[British overseas territory]], Pacifico was recognised as a [[British subject]]. |
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In 1850, he was a key figure in the [[international crisis]] known as the [[Pacifico incident]]. Living and working in [[Athens]] for a period of time as the Portuguese consul, in [[1847]] his home was attacked and vandalised by a mob that included the sons of a government minister, whilst the police looked on and took no action. He appealed to the Greek government for compensation for loss of possessions and documents relating to a substantial claim against the Portuguese government for monies owed, but when it was not forthcoming he appealed in [[1848]] to the British |
In 1850, he was a key figure in the [[international crisis]] known as the [[Pacifico incident]]. Living and working in [[Athens]] for a period of time as the Portuguese consul, in [[1847]] his home was attacked and vandalised by a mob that included the sons of a government minister, whilst the police looked on and took no action. He appealed to the Greek government for compensation for loss of possessions and documents relating to a substantial claim against the Portuguese government for monies owed, but when it was not forthcoming he appealed in [[1848]] to the British |
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He died in London. |
He died in London. |
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Revision as of 11:56, 8 April 2007
Don Pacifico (1784–April 12 1854) was a Portuguese Jew, born in Gibraltar.
As Gibraltar was a British overseas territory, Pacifico was recognised as a British subject.
In 1850, he was a key figure in the international crisis known as the Pacifico incident. Living and working in Athens for a period of time as the Portuguese consul, in 1847 his home was attacked and vandalised by a mob that included the sons of a government minister, whilst the police looked on and took no action. He appealed to the Greek government for compensation for loss of possessions and documents relating to a substantial claim against the Portuguese government for monies owed, but when it was not forthcoming he appealed in 1848 to the British
He died in London.