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4 unusual facts about Augustus D. Juilliard


Augustus D. Juilliard

His parents were Jean Nicolas Juilliard, a shoemaker, and Anna Burlette, who were both Huguenots.

In 1926, the school was merged with the New York Institute of Musical Art, a music academy established in 1905 by Dr. Frank Damrosch (godson of Franz Liszt) dedicated to providing a teaching level equaling that of the European conservatories.

Frederic Augustus Juilliard

Frederic Augustus Juilliard (May 16, 1868 - June 29, 1937) was the nephew and heir of Augustus D. Juilliard who took over Augustus D. Juilliard Company at the death of his uncle.

McDonald family

Isabelle’s privileged upbringing included private East Coast schooling and several years of residence in Tuxedo Park, New York with her wealthy uncle Augustus D. Juilliard, who was the founder of the Juilliard School of Music.



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