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Banker, and philanthropist. Actually born Montagu Samuel, his name was switched when he attended grade school. A successful banker, he served in Parliament from 1885 for 15 years and was responsible for the adoption of the metric system (Weights and Measures Act). Montagu was actively involved in many projects helping the poor and founded the Jewish Workingmen's Club. He was a practicing Orthodox Jew and founded the Federation of Synagogues (1887), which united most of the smaller congregations.