William Blaikie
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For the Scottish divine, writer and temperance reformer, see William Garden Blaikie. For the Canadian politician, see Bill Blaikie.
William Blaikie (May 24, 1843 - December 6, 1904) was an American lawyer, athlete, and the author of two books about strength training. He was described by The Evening World as "one of the earliest and most vigorous advocates of physical culture" in the United States.[1]
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Born | May 24, 1843 York, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 6, 1904 New York City, U.S. |
Education | Boston Latin School Harvard Law School |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer, athlete, author |
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