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]

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  • Blake Ragsdale Van Leer, former president of 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

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