Paul Gordan's father, David Gordan,was a merchant in Breslau, and his mother was Friedericke Friedenthal. Paul was educated in Breslau where he attended the Gymnasium, going on to study at the business school.
Paul Gordan 's ama, David Gordan, ay isang merchant sa Breslau, at ang kanyang ina ay Friedericke Friedenthal. Paul ay edukado sa Breslau kung saan siya nag-aral sa himnasyo, pagpunta sa sa pag-aaral sa paaralan ng negosyo.