Eliasberg (1869)

Eliasberg (10.03.1869, Minsk — ?) — doctor, civic figure. Graduated from the medical faculty of the University of Tartu. In 1878, moved to Riga, where he began extensive political and cultural civic activity. Twice mobilised into the army as a physician; there gave explanatory lectures. Was a founder and member of a number of scientific institutions. From 1889, a member of the Latvian and Russian Social Democratic parties. Actively fought for the creation of health insurance funds. Before the war, worked extensively for the Riga society “Bethel.” In 1918–24, was chairman of the “Bikkur Cholim” board; in 1922–25, chairman of the board overseeing construction of the Jewish hospital. From 1924, member of the presidium of the Latvian OZE and member of the World OZE council. Author of a number of scholarly works.