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Daniel Mendoza, Professor of Pugilism: How a Sephardic Jew in 18th-Century Britain Became One of the World’s First Sports Stars

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Daniel Mendoza (1765-1836), a Sephardic Jew from London, was Britain’s boxing champion from 1790 to 1795. He enjoyed unparalleled fame and earned enormous sums of money for his matches, which drew large crowds and were widely reported in the press. As a “professor of pugilism” who gave lessons and wrote a book on boxing, he helped to popularize a sport that was widely viewed as quintessentially British. Although he was occasionally the object of anti-Jewish, he was widely respected and imitated.

Daniel Mendoza, Professor of Pugilism: How a Sephardic Jew in 18th-Century Britain Became One of the World’s First Sports Stars

Library East Judaica Suite University of Florida

Daniel Mendoza (1765-1836), a Sephardic Jew from London, was Britain’s boxing champion from 1790 to 1795. He enjoyed unparalleled fame and earned enormous sums of money for his matches, which drew large crowds and were widely reported in the press. As a “professor of pugilism” who gave lessons and wrote a book on boxing, he helped to popularize a sport that was widely viewed as quintessentially British. Although he was occasionally the object of anti-Jewish, he was widely respected and imitated.

Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus: Crisis or Chance?

CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312

Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th, in Turlington 3312, at 11:45 for "Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus:  Crisis or Chance?" by visiting Fulbright Scholar, Liubou Uladykouskaja, PhD.  Dr. Uladykouskaja is visiting the

Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus: Crisis or Chance?

CES Conference Room, Turlington Hall 3312

Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th, in Turlington 3312, at 11:45 for "Intercultural Dialogue and Belarus:  Crisis or Chance?" by visiting Fulbright Scholar, Liubou Uladykouskaja, PhD.  Dr. Uladykouskaja is visiting the

European Culture Festival at Santa Fe

Through art, music, performance, information, and food, students, faculty, and staff will expand their knowledge about European culture.  Participants will experience art and education in a variety of ways to

European Culture Festival at Santa Fe

Through art, music, performance, information, and food, students, faculty, and staff will expand their knowledge about European culture.  Participants will experience art and education in a variety of ways to

Pedagogy of Global Shakespeare

Global Shakespeare courses have been for some time making their way into the offerings of English Departments worldwide. The Global Shakespeare courses will usually be offered as themed seminars for more advanced undergraduate

Pedagogy of Global Shakespeare

Global Shakespeare courses have been for some time making their way into the offerings of English Departments worldwide. The Global Shakespeare courses will usually be offered as themed seminars for more advanced undergraduate

A Film Screening: Parada by Director Srbana Dragojevica

Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville

"A homophobic, middle-aged, Serbian gangster ends up sacrificing himself to protect Gay freedom in his country." The Parade (Serbian: Парада / Parada) is a 2011 Serbian comedy-drama film, written and directed by Srđan Dragojević and released on

A Film Screening: Parada by Director Srbana Dragojevica

Hippodrome 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville

"A homophobic, middle-aged, Serbian gangster ends up sacrificing himself to protect Gay freedom in his country." The Parade (Serbian: Парада / Parada) is a 2011 Serbian comedy-drama film, written and directed by Srđan Dragojević and released on