Van Leer
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Van Leer is a German surname. The Van Leer family history begins in the Prätigau mountain area near the village of Fideris in what is now the canton of the Grisons.[citation needed]
[edit] Surname
- Blake Ragsdale Van Leer, former president of Georgia Tech
- Ella Wall Van Leer, Wife of Georgia Tech President Blake Van Leer. Successfully petitioned to allow women in Georgia Tech.
- Bram Van Leer, American professor of aerospace engineering
- Lia Van Leer, co-founder and director of the Jerusalem Cinematheque/director of the International Jerusalem Film Festival
- Thijs Van Leer, Dutch musician
[edit] Other
- Bernard van Leer Foundation, Dutch organization that promotes work in early childhood development and children's rights
- Van Leer Jerusalem Institute
- Vanleer, Tennessee, town named after local businessman Anthony Van Leer
Blake Ragsdale Van LeerII-born to Margaret Ann Weaver Van Leer and Captain Blake Wayne Van Leer July 15,1952.

