Syed Abdul Rahman Alsagoff
Syed Abdul Rahman Al-Sagoff (
Arab businessman in the spice trade,[1] and a philanthropist who settled in Singapore.[2][3][4] He was a descendant of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.[5]
Personal life
Alsagoff was born in
Sayyid Ahmad.[6][7][8] His residence in Singapore, described as "unusual", was located along Java Road.[2]
Career
Alsagoff arrived in Singapore in 1824, alongside his son.[3] As such, Alsagoff is cited as the "first member of the Alsagoff family to settle in Singapore".[4] Trading mainly spices, his son later established the Alsagoff Company in 1848.[3] Alsagoff was successful in his career, and "dominated the spice trade in the region".[1] He also promoted the welfare of other people.[9]
See also
References
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