Adolf Spiess | |
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.jpg) Illustration from A Guide to the History of Physical Education, by Fred Eugene Leonard. Lea & Febiger, 1923 (artist uncredited) | |
| Born | 3 February 1810 |
| Died | 9 May 1858 (aged 48) Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Confederation |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Giessen (Theology) Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (Theology) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Gymnastics Intramural sports |
Karl Adolf Spieß (3 February 1810 – 9 May 1858) was a German gymnast and educator who contributed to the development of school gymnastics for children of both sexes in Switzerland and Germany.