Jesse I. Straus

1872–1936 (age 64)

businessman and diplomat

About Jesse I. Straus

Jesse I. Straus (1872–1936) lived to age 64. They were a businessman and diplomat. Born in Manhattan, they died in New York City. They are buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in New York.

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