Frederic M. Wheelock
Frederic Melvin Wheelock was an American Latin professor, best known for his authorship of Wheelock's Latin.
Early life
He was the son of Franklin M. and Etta R. Wheelock. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1925 and later received both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University.Career
He taught at Haverford College, Harvard University, the City College of New York, Brooklyn College, Cazenovia Junior College, the Darrow School for Boys, the University of Toledo, and Florida Presbyterian College. Wheelock was a member of the American Classical League, American Philological Association and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States.Personal life
On August 14, 1937, he married Dororthy Elizabeth Rathbone, daughter of James Colburn Rathbone and Lillian Ford Reynolds. His two children are Martha Ellen Wheelock and Deborah Wheelock Taylor, who continued his legacy as teachers. His grandchildren are Vanessa Taylor Sands and Ian Taylor. Ralph Wheelock was Frederic's paternal 7th great-grandfather.Books
Wheelock wrote a number of papers and reviews in the areas of textual criticism, paleography, and Latin studies. Some of his works include:- Wheelock's Latin
- Wheelock's Latin Reader, previously titled Latin Literature: A Book of Readings
- Introduction and annotations of Quintilian as Educator