David Moses Dyte facts for kids
David Moses ben Meir Dyte (born around 1770, died 1830) was an English Jewish merchant who sold writing quills. He became famous for bravely stopping an attack on King George III on May 15, 1800.
David Dyte: A Royal Hero
David Dyte was watching a play called She Would and She Would Not at the Theatre Royal in London. King George III was also there. Suddenly, a man named James Hadfield tried to shoot the King with a pistol. David Dyte was sitting right behind Hadfield. He quickly hit the man, making the shot miss the King. This quick action saved the King's life.
His Special Reward
After saving the King, people say David Dyte asked for a unique reward. He wanted the right to sell tickets for opera shows. At that time, only the King could give someone this special permission. In 1802, he also received an important job. He was named 'Purveyor of Pens and Quills to the Royal Household'. This meant he was the official supplier of pens and quills for the King's family. The story of his bravery was even made into a play called Jew Dyte.
Dyte's Family Legacy
David Dyte had a son named Henry Dyte. Henry later became the Honorary Secretary for the Blind Society, helping people who could not see. David Dyte's grandchildren also did important things. One grandson, D. H. Dyte, became a surgeon for the Jewish Board of Guardians. Another grandson, Charles Dyte, became a politician in Australia, in the colony of Victoria.
