Paul Michael Iogolevitch

Paul Michael Iogolevitch
Iogolevitch in 1918
Background information
Also known asCapton Michael Paul
Born(1901-12-12)December 12, 1901
Outer Mongolia
DiedDecember 8, 1980(1980-12-08) (aged 78)
West Palm Beach, Florida, US
InstrumentViolin

Paul Michael Iogolevitch (December 12, 1901 – December 8, 1980), later known as Capton Michael Paul was a violinist who joined the Russian Army at age 15 and fought in World War I. He migrated to the United States where he became wealthy in the petroleum industry. He founded the C. Michael Paul Foundation.

Early life

He was born on December 12, 1901, in Outer Mongolia to Michael A. Iogolevitch, a physician who later became the surgeon general of Czar Nicholas II of Russia.[1]

Military career

Iogolevitch served in World War I fighting for Russia where he won two Cross of St. George medals.[1]

Personal life

In 1942 he married former Broadway Actress Martha Mackay.

In 1959 he married Josephine Perfect Bay in Palm Beach, Florida.[2]

U.S. President John F. Kennedy would stay at his estate, in 1961 and 1962.[3]

Philanthropy

In 1965 he donated $1M toward the C. Michael Paul Hall at the Juilliard School.[4]

Death

He died on December 8, 1980, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida.[1]

Legacy

References

  1. ^ a b c Wolfgang Sax (December 8, 1980). "C. Michael Paul, a Philanthropist, Financier and Oil Man, Dies at 78; Joined Army at Age 15 Sold War Bonds in Shipyards". New York Times. Retrieved 2015-04-05.
  2. ^ "C. Michael Paul Weds Mrs. Bay In Palm Beach. Oil Executive Marries Brokerage Firm Head, Widow of Diplomat". New York Times. January 2, 1959. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
  3. ^ "President Is Up Early With Children at Palm Beach Clan Is Scattered". New York Times. December 26, 1962. Retrieved 2015-04-10.
  4. ^ a b "Oilman Giving Lincoln Center $1 Million for a Recital Hall. C. Michael Paul Wants to Aid Young Talent With Donation for the Juilliard Building". New York Times. July 8, 1965. Retrieved 2015-04-10.