Nathan Straus

Nathan Straus 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.

Occupation

entrepreneur, philanthropist, industrialist, humanitarian

Position held

Commissioner of Health of the City of New York

Citizenship

Germany, United States

Born

January 31, 1848

Died

January 11, 1931