Ludwig Vogelstein
| Ludwig Vogelstein | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ludwig Vogelstein February 3, 1871 Pilsen, Austria-Hungary |
| Died |
September 23, 1934 (age 63) New York City, United States |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Parent(s) | Heinemann Vogelstein |
| Relatives |
Hermann Vogelstein (brother) Theodor Vogelstein (brother) Julie Braun-Vogelstein (sister) |
Ludwig Vogelstein (February 3, 1871 – September 23, 1934) was an Bohemian-born American industrialist and philanthropist.
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 Hermann Vogelstein, Theodor Vogelstein, and Julie Braun-Vogelstein. In 1896, he moved from Halberstadt to the USA as a representative of the metal company Aaron Hirsch & Sohn. Later he founded his own very successful metal company. He 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.
Literature (selection)
- Encyclopedia of Judaism , Gütersloh etc. 1971, Sp. 837
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