Paul Sandor, economist and second oldest member of the Hungarian Parliament, died today at the age of seventy-five. He was the founder, and later president, of the Union of Hungarian Merchants. Mr. Sandor was known for Parliament addresses attacking anti-Semitism.
Born April 17, 1860, in Hodmezovasarkely, he studied in Dresden and Budapest. Completing his studies, he started on a commercial career with a position in his father’s grain concern. He became general director of the Budapest street car company in 1912 and held directorships in other enterprises.
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