William Annyas Explained

William Moses Annyas Eanes was an Irish politician who in 1555 was elected mayor of Youghal in County Cork. He was the first Jew to hold such an elected position in Ireland.[1] [2] [3] His grandfather was a Marrano Jew who had emigrated from Belmonte, Portugal.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ireland. Dept. of Foreign Affairs. Ireland today. 9 June 2012. 1987. Information Section, Dept. of Foreign Affairs.
  2. Web site: The Virtual Jewish History Tour - Ireland . 9 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Speech by the Taoiseach on visit to the Jewish Museum, Dublin. Department of the Taoiseach. 2006. 9 June 2012.
  4. Web site: Despite dwindling numbers, Ireland's Jewish community celebrates a rich history . Haaretz . World Jewish Congress . 24 January 2020 . EN . 7 March 2016.

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