Cyrus Leopold Sulzberger

Cyrus Leopold "Leo" Sulzberger (aka Cyrus Lindauer Sulzberger[1]; July 11, 1858 April 30, 1932) was an American merchant and philanthropist. He was president of the Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid Society.[2]

Cyrus L. Sulzberger
Sulzberger circa 1900-1910
Born(1858-07-11)July 11, 1858
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.
DiedApril 30, 1932(1932-04-30) (aged 73)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationMerchant
Philanthropist
Spouse(s)Rachel Peixotto Hays

Early life

Cyrus L. Sulzberger was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Leopold Sulzberger (1805-1881) and Sophia Lindauer (1830-1909). Leopold had a brother Abraham Sulzberger (1810-1880) and they both migrated from Heidelsheim, Germany to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[3]

Sulzberger was educated at the Hebrew Education Society, and the Philadelphia Central High School.[2]

Personal life

Sulzberger married Rachel Peixotto Hays and had a son, Arthur Hays Sulzberger. He died on April 30, 1932 in Manhattan, New York City.[4]

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References

  1. WBIS Online: Cyrus Leopold Sulzberger (JBA) and Cyrus Lindauer Sulzberger (ABA).
  2. Cyrus Adler and Henrietta Szold (1905). "Cyrus L. Sulzberger". American Jewish Year Book. p. 107.
  3. Charles R. Haller (2001). German-American Business Biographies.
  4. "Cyrus Lindauer Sulzberger". Encyclopedia Americana. 1965.
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