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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.
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Biography
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.
He served in World War I fighting for Russia where he won two Cross of St. George medals.
In 1959 he married Mrs. Bay in Palm Beach, Florida.
In 1961 and 1962 John F. Kennedy would stay at his estate.
In 1965 he donated $1M toward the C. Michael Paul Hall at the Juilliard School.
He died on December 8, 1980 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida.