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Isidor Straus

Isidor Straus
Straus in 1903
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 15th district
In office
January 30, 1894 – March 3, 1895
Preceded byAshbel P. Fitch
Succeeded byPhilip B. Low[1]
Personal details
Born(1845-02-06)February 6, 1845
Otterberg, Kingdom of Bavaria
DiedApril 15, 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 67)
North Atlantic Ocean
Cause of deathSinking of the Titanic
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1871)
Children7, including Jesse
Relatives
OccupationCo-owner of Macy's department store

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, representing the state of New York.[2] He died with his wife, Ida, in the sinking of the Titanic.

  1. ^ "Isidor Straus Biography". History, Art and Archives. Office of the Historian, United States House of Representatives. Retrieved December 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "STRAUS, Isidor - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov.

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