Plaque

Daniel Mendoza

Erection date: 4/9/2008

Inscription

{Text on the main plaque:}
This plaque has been erected by the Jewish East End Celebration Society in memory of Daniel Mendoza (1761 - 1836) the father of scientific boxing, who was buried in a spot nearby.

{Inscribed at the bottom right:}
L. Soloway 2008

{On lower brass plaque:}
This plaque was unveiled by Sir Henry Cooper on 4th September 2008

Mendoza's burial site, "a spot nearby", is the Nuovo Sephardi cemetery in the grounds of Queen Mary College, just behind the building this plaque is on.

Site: Attlee statue (2 memorials)

E1, Commerical Road, Queen Mary College

Our location photo was taken on 2014. We returned in 2024 for the close-up photo and were saddened to see the green area almost surrounded by a wall of large wheelie bins.

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Daniel Mendoza

Pugilist.  Born in the Aldgate parish, date uncertain (possibly 1765). Champi...

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Jewish East End Celebration Society (JEECS)

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Sir Henry Cooper

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Louise Soloway

Sculptor.  Born and educated in London.  The picture shows her at the Mendoza...

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