Julius Sachs
Julius Sachs | |
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| Born | July 6, 1849 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died | February 2, 1934 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University (BA) University of Rostock (PhD) |
| Spouse |
Rosa Goldman (m. 1874) |
| Children | Ernest Sachs (1879–1958) |
| Family | Marcus Goldman (father-in-law) Bernard Sachs (brother) Samuel Sachs (brother) |
Julius Sachs (July 6, 1849 – February 2, 1934) was an American educator, founder of the
Sachs was born on July 6, 1849, in Baltimore. After taking his A.B. at Columbia in 1867 and his A.M. in 1871, he studied at several European universities. He was awarded a Ph.D. in 1871 by the University of Rostock.[1] He married Rosa Goldman, daughter of investment banker Marcus Goldman, in 1874.
He founded Sachs School for Boys in 1872, and served as the school's principal for 32 years.[2] He also founded the Sachs School for Girls, which he directed for 18 years. He was elected president of the American Philological Association for 1890-91, the first Jew to serve in that post. After he was appointed Professor of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, the schools were discontinued.
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He retired from teaching in 1917 with the title of professor emeritus.
Inspired by Julius' brother Bernard Sachs, Julius' son Ernest Sachs became a notable physician.[3]
References
- ^ a b "DR. JULIUS SACHS, EDUCATOR, DEAD; For Fifteen Years Professor of Secondary Education at Teachers College. ! OF DISTINGUISHED FAMILY Governor Lehman Was Among His Pupils -- Founded Schools Here for Boys and Girls". timesmachine.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ISBN 978-0313245602.
- ^ Ernest Sachs (1879-1958): The First Secretary-the Power behind the Throne
External links
- Julius Sachs at the Database of Classical Scholars
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