Nathan Swartz
American shoemaker and businessman
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Nathan Swartz (July 1902 – August 1984) was a Ukrainian-born American shoemaker and businessman, known for founding the Timberland Company.
BornJuly 1902
Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine)
DiedAugust 1984 (aged 82)
OccupationBusinessman
KnownforFounder of Timberland
Nathan Swartz | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1902 Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) |
| Died | August 1984 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder of Timberland |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Relatives | Jeffrey Swartz (grandson) |
Early life
Nathan Swartz was born to a poor Jewish family in July 1902 in Odessa, Kherson Governorate, the fourth generation of a family of shoemakers.[1] Soon before the First World War, the family migrated to the US.[1]
Career
Family
Swartz had two sons, Herman and Sidney. Herman led the company from 1968 to 1986, followed by Sidney from 1986 to 1998. In 1998, Sidney's son, Jeffrey Swartz, took over.[4][5] In 2011, Jeffrey sold the company to VF for $2 billion.[6]
Trivia
Swartz lost several fingers in an industrial accident.[2]
