Julius Sachs

Julius Sachs (July 6, 1849 – February 2, 1934) was an American educator. He founded Sachs Collegiate Institute in 1872, and served as the school's principal until 1902, when he was appointed Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.[1]

Julius Sachs
Born(1849-07-06)July 6, 1849
DiedFebruary 2, 1934(1934-02-02) (aged 84)
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUniversity of Rostock
Columbia University
Spouse(s)
Rosa Goldman
(m. 1874)
ChildrenErnest Sachs (1879–1958)
FamilyMarcus Goldman (father-in-law)
Bernard Sachs (brother)
Samuel Sachs (brother)

Sachs was born into the Goldman–Sachs family of bankers. He married Rosa Goldman, daughter of Marcus Goldman, in 1874.

Inspired by Julius' brother Bernard Sachs, Julius' son Ernest Sachs became a notable physician.[2]

References

  1. Briggs, Ward W., ed. (1994). "Sachs, Julius". Biographical Dictionary of North American Classicists. Greenwood. pp. 553–554. ISBN 978-0313245602.
  2. Ernest Sachs (1879-1958): The First Secretary-the Power behind the Throne


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