Solomon Hirsch

1839–1902 (age 63)

Businessman/Diplomat

Biography

Solomon Hirsch built a distinguished career as a businessman and diplomat, forging alliances between commerce and public service during a pivotal era in American history. His work balanced the demands of enterprise with a commitment to civic responsibility.

Hirsch’s civic leadership was matched by his support for cultural and charitable endeavors, and his burial at Beth Israel Cemetery stands as a calm testament to a life devoted to both family and the broader community.