On 15 November 1796, at the age of just 16, Jonas Daniel Meijer took the lawyer's oath, becoming the first Jewish lawyer and one of the youngest lawyers in the history of the Netherlands. Despite his talents, he received only few customers, as many Christians avoided him.
On 15 November 1796, at the tender age of just 16, Jonas Daniel Meijer took the lawyer's oath, becoming the first Jewish attorney and one of the youngest attorneys in the history of the Netherlands. Despite his exceptional abilities, he received only a handful of clients, as many Christians shunned him.