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Bernarr Macfadden
American physical culturist and magazine publisher (1868–1955)
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Born | Bernard Adolphus McFadden[1] (1868-08-16)August 16, 1868[1] Mill Spring, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | October 12, 1955(1955-10-12) (aged 87)[1] Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.[1] |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | Bodybuilder, author, magazine publisher |
Known for | Founder of Macfadden Publications |
Bernarr Macfadden (born Bernard Adolphus McFadden, August 16, 1868 – October 12, 1955) was an American proponent of physical culture,[1] a combination of bodybuilding with nutritional and health theories.
He founded the long-running magazinepublishing company Macfadden Publications.
Biography
Early life
Born in Mill Spring, Missouri, Macfadden changed his first and last names to give them a greater appearance of strength.