MASARYK, Tomáš Jan, President [1850-1937] -- Czechoslovak statesman and philosopher

His name is often given as Thomas Garrigue Masaryk. Garrigue was his wife's maiden name and was used as their son's middle name, Jan Garrigue Masaryk. I believe that he began using his wife's name to honor her but, as can be seen in the autograph to the right, he at least sometimes signed his name with the middle initial "J".

His son, ¤Jan, was vice premier (1941-45) of Czechoslovak provisional government in London.  
 

1918-1935

• Son: ¤MASARYK, Jan Garrigue [1886-1948] Czechoslovak diplomat