Goldsmid family

They became great powers in the money market during the Napoleonic Wars through their dealings with the government.

In 1810, Abraham Goldsmid was joint contractor with the Barings for a government loan, but owing to a depreciation of the scrip, he was forced into bankruptcy and committed suicide.

Sir Julian was for many years in Parliament, and his wealth, ability and influence made him a person of considerable importance.

He had eight daughters, but no son, and his entailed property passed to his relation, Osmond Elim d'Avigdor; his house in Piccadilly was converted into the Isthmian Club.

His reform of the revenue system in Bombay and introduction of a new system, established after his death, through his reports in 1840–1847, and his devoted labor in land-surveys, were considered of the highest importance to western India and established his memory there as a public benefactor.