Isidor Straus (February 6, 1845 – April 15, 1912) was a Bavarian-born American Jewish 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. He died with his wife, Ida, in the sinking of the passenger ship RMS Titanic.
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Isidor Straus 6 February 1845 Otterberg, Germany
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Died |
15 April 1912 (aged 67) Sinking of the RMS Titanic
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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