Isidor Straus
Isidor Straus | |
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Portrait by James E. Purdy, 1903 | |
| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 6, 1845 Otterberg, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | April 15, 1912 (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 |
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. He died with his wife, Ida, in the sinking of the Titanic.