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 | Otterberg, Palatinate, Kingdom of Bavaria (now Germany) | January 31, 1848
Died | January 11, 1931 New York City, U.S. | (aged 82)
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.[1] He was the namesake for the Israeli city of Netanya.