Isidor and Ida Straus
Isidor and Ida Straus | |
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Isidor and Ida Straus | |
| Born | (Isidor) February 6, 1845;
(Ida) February 6, 1849 |
| Died | April 15, 1912 (aged 67) North Atlantic Ocean |
| Cause of death | Sinking of the Titanic |
| Occupation | Co-owner of Macy's department store |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 7, including Jesse |
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Isidor Straus (February 6, 1845 – April 15, 1912) and Rosalie Ida Straus (née Blün; February 6, 1849 – April 15, 1912) were an American couple who died in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Isidor was a German-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, representing the state of New York.