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'''Frederic Melvin Wheelock''' (September 19, 1902 in [[Lawrence, Massachusetts]] – October 29, 1987 in [[Sharon, Connecticut]]) was an American Latin professor, who is best known for his authorship of ''[[Wheelock's Latin]]''. He graduated ''cum laude'' from [[Harvard University]] in 1925 and later received both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from [[Harvard University]].<ref>"Dr. Frederic M. Wheelock; Professor, 85." ''New York Times'' Published: November 10, 1987 https://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/10/obituaries/dr-frederic-m-wheelock-professor-85.html</ref> He later taught at [[Haverford College]], Harvard University, the [[City College of New York]], [[Brooklyn College]], [[Cazenovia College|Cazenovia Junior College]], the [[Darrow School|Darrow School for Boys]], the [[University of Toledo]], and [[Florida Presbyterian College]]. He served as the Dean of [[Cazenovia Junior College]]. He was the son of Franklin M. and Etta R. (née Goldthwaite) Wheelock. On August 14, 1937, he married Dororthy E. Rathbone, daughter of James C. and Lillian (née Reynolds) Rathbone. His two children are Martha Wheelock and Deborah Wheelock Taylor.<ref>{{cite book|title=Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition|first=Frederic M.|last=Wheelock|location=New York|publisher=Collins Reference|year=2011}}</ref> |
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| birth_place = [[Lawrence, Massachusetts|Lawrence]], [[Massachusetts]] |
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| death_date = {{Death date|1987|10|29|mf=yes}} |
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| death_place = [[Sharon, Connecticut|Sharon]], [[Connecticut]] |
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| death_cause = [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]] |
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| occupation = [[Professor]] of [[Classics]], [[Eckerd College|Florida Presbyterian (now Eckerd) College]] |
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'''Frederic Melvin Wheelock''' (September 19, 1902 in – October 29, 1987) was an American Latin professor, who is best known for his authorship of ''[[Wheelock's Latin]]''. |
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==Early Life== |
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| ⚫ | He graduated ''[[cum laude]]'' from [[Harvard University]] in 1925 and later received both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from [[Harvard University]].<ref>"Dr. Frederic M. Wheelock; Professor, 85." ''New York Times'' Published: November 10, 1987 https://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/10/obituaries/dr-frederic-m-wheelock-professor-85.html</ref> He was the son of Franklin M. and Etta R. (née Goldthwaite) Wheelock. |
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==Career== |
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He taught at [[Haverford College]], Harvard University, the [[City College of New York]], [[Brooklyn College]], [[Cazenovia College|Cazenovia Junior College]] (where he served as [[Dean_(education)|dean]]), the [[Darrow School|Darrow School for Boys]], the [[University of Toledo]], and [[Eckerd College|Florida Presbyterian College]]. |
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==Personal Life== |
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On August 14, 1937, he married Dororthy E. Rathbone, daughter of James C. and Lillian (née Reynolds) Rathbone. His two children are Martha Wheelock and Deborah Wheelock Taylor. |
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==Books== |
==Books== |
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Some of his works include: |
Some of his works include: |
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*''[[Wheelock's Latin]]''<ref>{{cite book|title=Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition|first=Frederic M.|last=Wheelock|location=New York|publisher=Collins Reference|year=2011}}</ref> |
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*''[[Wheelock's Latin]]'' |
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*''Wheelock's Latin Reader'' |
*''Wheelock's Latin Reader'' |
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*Introduction and annotations of ''Quintilian as Educator'' (translated by H. E. Butler) |
*Introduction and annotations of ''Quintilian as Educator'' (translated by H. E. Butler) |
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==Necrology== |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Frederic Melvin Wheelock | |
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| Born | September 19, 1902 |
| Died | October 29, 1987 |
| Cause of death | heart attack |
| Occupation(s) | Professor of Classics, Florida Presbyterian (now Eckerd) College |
Frederic Melvin Wheelock (September 19, 1902 in – October 29, 1987) was an American Latin professor, who is best known for his authorship of Wheelock's Latin.
Early Life
He graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1925 and later received both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University.[1] He was the son of Franklin M. and Etta R. (née Goldthwaite) Wheelock.
Career
He taught at Haverford College, Harvard University, the City College of New York, Brooklyn College, Cazenovia Junior College (where he served as dean), the Darrow School for Boys, the University of Toledo, and Florida Presbyterian College.
Personal Life
On August 14, 1937, he married Dororthy E. Rathbone, daughter of James C. and Lillian (née Reynolds) Rathbone. His two children are Martha Wheelock and Deborah Wheelock Taylor.
Books
Some of his works include:
- Wheelock's Latin[2]
- Wheelock's Latin Reader
- Introduction and annotations of Quintilian as Educator (translated by H. E. Butler)
References
- ^ "Dr. Frederic M. Wheelock; Professor, 85." New York Times Published: November 10, 1987 https://www.nytimes.com/1987/11/10/obituaries/dr-frederic-m-wheelock-professor-85.html
- ^ Wheelock, Frederic M. (2011). Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition. New York: Collins Reference.
External links
- Frederic M. Wheelock at the Database of Classical Scholars
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