Nathan Straus

German-American businessman (1848–1931)
Person human Q2666639
Nathan Straus
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Nathan Straus

Summary

Nathan Straus is a human[1]. Born in Otterberg[2], he… he was born on January 31, 1848[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on January 11, 1931[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], philanthropist[7], industrialist[8], and humanitarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nathan Straus was born in Otterberg[2].
  • Nathan Straus died in Manhattan[4].
  • Nathan Straus was born on January 31, 1848[3].
  • Nathan Straus died on January 11, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at Beth El Cemetery[11].
  • Nathan Straus's father was Lazarus Straus[12].
  • Nathan Straus's mother was Sara Straus[13].
  • A child of Nathan Straus was Nathan Straus Jr.[14].
  • Nathan Straus held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Nathan Straus held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Nathan Straus worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Nathan Straus's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Nathan Straus's professions included industrialist[8].
  • Nathan Straus's professions included humanitarian[9].
  • Nathan Straus held the position of Commissioner of Health of the City of New York[17].
  • Nathan Straus is recorded as male[18].
  • Nathan Straus's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Nathan Straus's Commons category is recorded as Nathan Straus[20].
  • Nathan Straus's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[21].
  • Nathan Straus's family name is recorded as Straus[22].
  • Nathan Straus's given name is recorded as Nathan[23].
  • Nathan Straus's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[24].
  • Nathan Straus's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Nathan Straus's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Nathan Straus'}[26].
  • Nathan Straus's sibling is recorded as Oscar Solomon Straus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nathan Straus was born in Otterberg[2]. He was born on January 31, 1848[3]. His father was Lazarus Straus[12]. His mother was Sara Straus[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], philanthropist[7], industrialist[8], and humanitarian[9]. Nathan Straus held the position of Commissioner of Health of the City of New York[17].

Personal Life

A child of Nathan Straus was Nathan Straus Jr.[14].

Death and Burial

Nathan Straus died on January 11, 1931[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. Burial took place at Beth El Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Nathan Straus ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (471 views/month, #7,084 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Nathan Straus born?

Born in Otterberg[2], Nathan Straus…

Where did Nathan Straus die?

Nathan Straus died in Manhattan[4].

Who were Nathan Straus's parents?

Nathan Straus's father was Lazarus Straus[12]. Nathan Straus's mother was Sara Straus[13].

What did Nathan Straus do for work?

Nathan Straus worked as entrepreneur[6], philanthropist[7], industrialist[8], and humanitarian[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · רחביה · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Nukat id n2021186684
    Place of burial Beth El Cemetery
    Country of citizenship Germany, United States
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