Did an important man in Macy's and his wife die in the Titanic disaster?

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Did an important man in Macy's and his wife die in the Titanic disaster?

I've heard it several times, but I can't find any confirmation on Wikipedia. Help!

2006-07-17 16:23:29 · 3 answers · asked by aggies_2011 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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According to the Titanic history :- Mr Isador Straus aged 67 & Mrs Rosalie Ida Straus 63 both died when the Titanic sank, they had paid two hundred & twentyone pounds fifteen shillings and seven pence each for two first class tickets, Mr & Mrs Straus were owners of Macy`s

2006-07-17 16:49:19 · answer #1 · answered by madge 51 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋

You might be thinking of John Jacob Astor (Waldorf Astoria Hotel).

2006-07-17 23:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes--it was indeed Isador Straus and his wife.

2006-07-18 01:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by zeebaneighba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋