Richard C. Michaelis

Background

Michaelis, Richard C. was born on September 1, 1839 in Genthin, Germany. Son of Carl G. W. and Wilhelmine (Pilegard) Michaelis.

Education

Academic education.

Career

Served in Austro-Prussian war, 1866. Author: Looking Further Forward: An Answer to Bellamy’s Looking Backward. Die Ansieder am Cottonwood River.

Somewhat Sensational Reminiscences of a Publisher. Was editor of The Chicago Freie Presse and Illinois Staats Zeitung, and general manager Illinois Public Company, publishers of the papers. Retired. Home: Medford, Wis.

Connections

Married Clara Leist, Berlin, July 2, 1867.

Father:

Carl G. W. Michaelis

Mother:

Wilhelmine (Pilegard) Michaelis

Spouse:

Clara Leist