Benjamin Guggenheim

Benjamin Guggenheim
Born(1865-10-26)October 26, 1865
DiedApril 15, 1912(1912-04-15) (aged 46)
Cause of deathSinking of the Titanic
EducationColumbia College
Peirce School of Business
OccupationBusinessman
Spouse
Florette Seligman
(m. 1894)
Children3, including Peggy and Barbara
ParentMeyer Guggenheim

Benjamin Guggenheim (October 26, 1865 – April 15, 1912) was an American businessman, who was a wealthy member of the Guggenheim family. He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank on her maiden voyage taking 1,496 of 2,208 on board with her.