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Nick Bez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nikola Bezmalinović 25 August 1895[1] |
| Died | 1 February 1969 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur/businessman |
| Years active | 1914–1969 |
| Spouse |
Magdalena Bezmalinović (Dorotich)
(m. 1901) |
Nikola Bezmalinović, known as Nick Bez (25 August 1895–1 February 1969), was the founder of fishing, canning, and shipping companies in Juneau, Alaska. He operated the largest fishing ship at the time, the 423 ft. Pacific Explorer. He also owned and operated the Nornek cannery, two gold mines, Alaska Southern Packing Company, Peter Pan Seafoods, Alaska Southern Airways, Pacific Exploration Company and the Intercoastal Packing Company, as well as West Coast Airlines, which became part of Air West. He became known as a "rags to riches" entrepreneur. In 1919, Nikola Bezmalinović changed his name to Nick Bez. Bez died in 1969.[2][3]
- ^ "Nick Bez". geni_family_tree. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ Nikola Bezmalinović (Nick Bez), Prolexis encyclopedia, accessed May 4, 2015.
- ^ Museum, Harbor History (June 20, 2012). "Harbor History Museum Blog: Nick Bez (Nikola Bezmalinovic)".