Born in Chicago, Lessing J. Rosenwald was the eldest son of Julius Rosenwald, a clothier who became part-owner and was president of Sears, Roebuck and Company from 1908 to 1923, and chairman from 1923 to 1932.
Born in Chicago, Lessing J. Rosenwald was the eldest child of Julius Rosenwald, a prominent clothier who played a key role in Sears, Roebuck and Company, serving as president from 1908 to 1923 and chairman from 1923 to 1932.