Nathan Straus
Nathan Straus | |
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Straus in 1922 | |
| Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health | |
| In office January 1, 1898 – March 3, 1898 | |
| Mayor | Robert Anderson Van Wyck |
| Preceded by | Charles G. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Michael C. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1848 Otterberg, Palatinate, Kingdom of Bavaria (now Germany) |
| Died | January 11, 1931 (aged 82) New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lina Gutherz |
| Children | 6, including Nathan Jr. |
| Relatives | Straus family Isidor Straus (brother) Oscar Straus (brother) |
| Occupation | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-owner of R. H. Macy & Company and Abraham & Straus |
Nathan Straus (January 31, 1848 – January 11, 1931) was an American businessman and philanthropist who co-owned two of New York City's largest department stores, R. H. Macy & Company and Abraham & Straus. He was the namesake for the Israeli city of Netanya.