Jules Blankfein

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Jules Blankfein (died June 2, 1989) was a physician and financier; co-founder of Physicians Hospital in Jackson Heights, Queens (New York City). He was a 1921 graduate of Yale University, and received a medical degree from New York Medical College and Flower-Fifth Avenue Hospital in 1928. Blankein was one of the nine physicians who founded Physicians Hospital (NYC) in 1935; he served as its president and as a director. He also served as a trustee of New York Medical College.[1]

The New York Times said "He was a trustee of New York Medical College and contributed generously to many Jewish causes."

Personal[]

Jules Blankfein and his family remained involved with Yale from the time of his graduation in 1921.[2] He and his wife Frieda were the parents of two sons,[1] Robert Blankfein, M.D. and Richard Blankfein, and grandparents to Roger and Eric. Lloyd Blankfein's father Seymour was a brother to Jules. Robert graduated from The Hotchkiss School[3] and Yale College, he is a member of the Yale College Class of 1954 Council,[4] his son, David, is a graduate of the Yale Law School.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Jules Blankfein, 89, A Hospital Founder". The New York Times. June 3, 1989. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  2. ^ [1] Catalog of the Officers and Graduates of Yale University online.
  3. ^ in 1950 The Hotchkiss School, Alumni Accomplishments
  4. ^ [2] Yale University Alumni
  5. ^ [3] BULLETIN OF YALE UNIVERSITY, Series 104, Number 9, August 10, 2008 (USPS 078-500)
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