Cyrus Leopold Sulzberger

Cyrus L. Sulzberger
Sulzberger circa 1900-1910
Sulzberger circa 1900-1910
Born (1858-07-11)July 11, 1858
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania U.S.
Died April 30, 1932(1932-04-30) (aged 73)
New York City, New York U.S.
Nationality American
Occupation Merchant
Philanthropist
Spouse(s) Rachel Peixotto Hays

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]

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]

References

  1. ↑ WBIS Online: Cyrus Leopold Sulzberger (JBA) and Cyrus Lindauer Sulzberger (ABA).
  2. 1 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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