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Frederick W. V. Blees

1860-03-30 – 1906-09-08

Portrait of Frederick W. V. Blees
Portrait of Frederick Wilhelm Victor Blees (1860–1906) from Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri, Volume I, 1901, pages 292–293Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Colonel Frederick Wilhelm Victor Blees (March 30, 1860 – September 8, 1906) was a German immigrant to the United States who became a philanthropist, teacher, founder of Blees Military Academy, and the acknowledged chief benefactor of the city of Macon, Missouri.

Occupation & Career

philanthropist, businessperson, military officer, educator

Education

Heidelberg University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Heidelberg University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5498968 — wikidata View source

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