Israel Matz
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BornFebruary 9, 1869
DiedFebruary 10, 1950 (aged 81)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OccupationPhilanthropist
KnownforCo-founder of Ex-Lax Inc.
Israel Matz | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 9, 1869 |
| Died | February 10, 1950 (aged 81) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Philanthropist |
| Known for | Co-founder of Ex-Lax Inc. |
| Spouse | Gussie H. Matz |
Israel Matz (Hebrew: ישראל מץ; February 9, 1869 - February 10, 1950) was a Lithuanian Jewish philanthropist. He is well known for co-founding the Ex-Lax company in 1906, today owned by Novartis. His grandson, Roy M. Goodman, was a New York State Senator from 1969–2002.[1]
