Samuel Elias, better known as Dutch Sam (April 4, 1775 in Petticoat Lane, London – July 3, 1816), was a professional boxing pioneer and was active between the years 1801 and 1814. Known as the hardest hitter of his era, he earned the nickname "The Man with the Iron Hand". He was also known as "The Terrible Jew" referencing his Jewish ancestry.
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4 April 1775 Petticoat Lane, London
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Died |
3 July 1816 (aged 41) Whitechapel, London
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Zodiac | Aries |
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