| Full Name |
Julius Rosenwald |
| Date of Birth |
12 August 1862 |
| Place of Birth |
Springfield, Illinois, USA |
| Date of Death |
06 January 1932 |
| Place of Death |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Attended high school briefly |
| Profession |
Businessman, Philanthropist |
| Years of Activity |
Circa 1878 - 1932 |
| Brief Information |
Julius Rosenwald was an American businessman who became part-owner and president of Sears, Roebuck and Company, significantly expanding its operations nationwide. He dedicated a substantial portion of his wealth to philanthropy, most notably funding the construction of over 5,000 "Rosenwald Schools" for African American children in the rural South. His philanthropic endeavors also supported African American YMCAs and YWCAs, universities, and hospitals. |