Morris Schinasi (Turkish: Moris Şinasi; born Musa Eskenazi;[2] April 27, 1855 – September 10, 1928) was an Ottoman-born wealthy American businessman in the tobacco industry.

He was treated by a Muslim physician named Şinasi (Shinasi or Schinasi in European languages) and regained his health.

Together, the Schinasis produced ready-made cigarettes under the brand name "Natural" at their factory on 120th Street and Broadway using imported Turkish tobacco rather than Virginia-grown leaves.

A one-million dollar fund was entrusted to the Chemical Bank and Trust Company of New York for founding a hospital in Manisa, the town of his birth.

[5] His success was acknowledged by Abdul Hamid II, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire at the time, who gave him the Medjidie Medal of fourth degree "for his excellent efforts in promoting this industry, which won for him His Majesty's commendation.

[5] At a press conference held in Athens, Greece, he passed a note to a person sitting next to him asking him to read it because of his illiteracy.

[8] The Turkish government exempted the customs duty from all imported construction materials and hospital equipment by a special act.

[3][4][5] An international association for children's health based in Turkey, "Morris Şinasi Milletlerarası Çocuk Sağlığı Derneği", bears his name.