Dr. Aron Hirsch, noted German-Jewish industrialist, philanthropist and religious leader, died here today at the age of 80. He was formerly director of the world-famed Hirsch Copper and Metal Works in Berlin, a member of the board of directors of the Deutschebank, and a leader of the Agudath Israel in Germany, orthodox Jewish organization.
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