Paul Michael Iogolevitch

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.

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

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

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

Legacy C. Michael Paul Hall at the Juilliard School.