Simon Deutz
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| Born | 1802 |
| Died | 1844 or 1852 |
| Occupation | Courtier |
| Parent | Emmanuel Deutz |
Simon Deutz (1802-1852) was a German-born French courtier.
Early life
Simon Deutz was born in 1802 in Koblenz, Germany.[1] He emigrated to Paris with his family in 1806.[1] His father, Emmanuel Deutz, served as the Chief Rabbi of France, from 1810 to 1842.[2][3]
Career
Deutz was an advisor to
Personal life
Deutz converted from Judaism to Roman Catholicism in 1828,[1] and he received the Christian name Charles Gonzaga.[2] However, as early as 1832, he made requests to the Consistory of France to be able to convert back to Judaism.[3] Initially denied, he eventually converted back to Judaism after Adolphe Crémieux interceded in his favour.[3] Meanwhile, he married in London, then moved to the United States, and finally moved back to France.[3]
Death and legacy
Deutz died in 1852.[1] Professor Catherine Nicault of the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne has argued that Deutz's betrayal of Duchess Berry led to more antisemitism among the French aristocracy in the 19th century.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Simon Deutz (1802-1852)". Bibliothèque nationale de France. Retrieved June 7, 2016.
- ^ OCLC 7757810.
Emmanuel Deutz.
- ^ OCLC 58591.
Simon Deutz.
- ^ .
Further reading
- Maurice Samuels, The Betrayal of the Duchess New York: Basic Books 2020 ISBN 9781541645455
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