Isidor Straus
American retailing magnate (1845–1912) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Isidor Straus (February 6, 1845 – April 15, 1912) was a Bavarian-born American businessman, politician and co-owner of Macy's department store with his brother Nathan. He also served for just over a year as a member of the United States House of Representatives.[2] He died with his wife, Ida, in the sinking of the Titanic.
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Isidor Straus | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district | |
In office January 30, 1894 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Ashbel P. Fitch |
Succeeded by | Philip B. Low[1] |
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Born | (1845-02-06)February 6, 1845 Otterberg, Kingdom of Bavaria |
Died | April 15, 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 67) North Atlantic Ocean |
Cause of death | Sinking of the Titanic |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 7, including Jesse |
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Occupation | Co-owner of Macy's department store |
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