He was one of 14 children born to Moritz Wolf, a pillar of that city's Jewish community.

Ultimately successful, his invention was utilized in steel factories all over the world, bringing him considerable wealth.

[citation needed] Wolf lent both moral and financial support to Fidel Castro from the onset of the Cuban revolution.

Wolf held this position until 1973, the year Cuba severed diplomatic ties with Israel.

Upon relinquishing his diplomatic post, Wolf decided to remain in Israel, where he spent his final years.