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Moses E. Levy (July 1782 - September 1854) was an international businessperson who was very influential in the development of the United States of America, particularly in the areas of Jewish education and social justice. Born under the name Moses Yulee in Morocco to a Jewish courtier, his family was forced to flee his home country before his tenth birthday. This initial move sparked a lifetime of travel. After a short stay in Gibraltar, he spent much time as a clerk for shipping companies the carribean, specifically in St. Thomas and Curacao.