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Baron Moritz de Hirsch auf Gereuth
Was a German-Jewish philanthropist and financier who lived in France, England, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was born on December 9, 1831, and passed away on April 21, 1896. Hirsch played a significant role in facilitating the mass migration of Eastern European Jews to America, primarily to the Baron Hirsch settlements in Argentina, during the late 19th century. He achieved this through the establishment of the Jewish Colonization Association (ICA), organization, and substantial financial support.
Hirsch's encounter with Theodor Herzl in 1895 marked a pivotal moment in Herzl's activities in support of Zionism.
In 1887, Hirsch tragically lost his only son, Lucien, at the age of thirty-one due to a lung ailment. Following his son's death, Hirsch stated, "I have lost my son, but not my heirs. My Jewish brothers and all of humanity will be my heirs."
Moritz de Hirsch auf Gereuth's legacy lies not only in his immense wealth but also in his commitment to improving the lives of Jewish communities and the broader humanitarian cause during a transformative period in history. His philanthropic efforts continue to impact Jewish history and the legacy of migration to this day.
In 1887, Hirsch tragically lost his only son, Lucien, at the age of thirty-one due to a lung ailment. Following his son's death, Hirsch stated, "I have lost my son, but not my heirs. My Jewish brothers and all of humanity will be my heirs."
Moritz de Hirsch auf Gereuth's legacy lies not only in his immense wealth but also in his commitment to improving the lives of Jewish communities and the broader humanitarian cause during a transformative period in history. His philanthropic efforts continue to impact Jewish history and the legacy of migration to this day.
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