Ludwig Vogelstein

Ludwig Vogelstein (February 3, 1871 – September 23, 1934) was a Bohemian-born American industrialist and philanthropist.

Ludwig Vogelstein
Born
Ludwig Vogelstein

February 3, 1871
Pilsen, Austria-Hungary
DiedSeptember 23, 1934 (age 63)
New York City, United States
NationalityUnited States
OccupationIndustrialist
Parent(s)Heinemann Vogelstein
RelativesHermann Vogelstein (brother)
Theodor Vogelstein (brother)
Julie Braun-Vogelstein (sister)

Biography

Vogelstein was born to a Jewish family in Pilsen, Austria-Hungary in 1871. he was the second son of rabbi Heinemann Vogelstein and sibling of de:Hermann Vogelstein, de:Theodor Vogelstein, and Julie Braun-Vogelstein. In Germany, he worked for Aron Hirsch & Sohn, then one of the largest metal traders in the world.[1] In 1897, he moved from Halberstadt to the USA where he established his own metal trading firm under the name L. Vogelstein & Co., financed by the Hirsch family who retained a 35% interest.[1] The Hirsch family used his firm as a means of strengthening relationships with US brass and copper producers and Vogelstein had a ready market to sell his materials.[1]

Vogelstein was a staunch supporter and leader of Reform Judaism, an opponent of Zionism, and served as vice-president of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. He died on September 23, 1934 in New York City.

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References
  1. Storli, Espen (August 30, 2013). "Ludwig Jesselson (1910-1993)". Immigrant Entrepreneurship. Retrieved May 28, 2018.

Literature (selection)
  • Encyclopedia of Judaism , Gütersloh etc. 1971, Sp. 837
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