Felix Fuld

Felix Fuld
Felix Fuld, date unknown
Born(1868-07-19)19 July 1868
Died20 January 1929(1929-01-20) (aged 60)
NationalityAmerican
SpouseCaroline Bamberger Fuld
FamilyLouis Bamberger (brother-in-law)

Felix Fuld (19 July 1868 – 20 January 1929) built one of America's well-known department stores – L. Bamberger & Company with his partner, Louis Bamberger. He was an early 20th century philanthropist contributing to many local, regional, and international organizations. He arrived in Newark, New Jersey in 1892 and soon thereafter established the department store with Louis Bamberger and Louis Frank. Felix Fuld married his business partner's sister, Caroline Bamberger Fuld who carried on his charitable work after his death at age 60, including the establishment of the Institute for Advanced Study.