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Arthur Gilman
1837–1909
Best known for helping open new paths for women’s higher education in the United States, he also wrote popular histories, biographies, and books for young readers. His career moved between banking, education, and literary work, giving his writing a practical, wide-ranging character.
2 Audiobooks
The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic
by Arthur Gilman
Ancient Egypt
by George Rawlinson, Arthur Gilman
About the author
Born in Alton, Illinois, on June 22, 1837, Arthur Gilman was an American educator, author, and philanthropist. After early schooling in St. Louis and New York, he worked in banking before turning toward literary and educational work, eventually settling in Massachusetts.
Gilman is especially remembered for his role in the founding of the Harvard Annex in Cambridge, the institution that later developed into Radcliffe College. He also founded the Gilman School for Girls, later known as the Cambridge School of Weston, reflecting his long interest in expanding educational opportunities for women.
Alongside his educational work, he published widely. His books included history, biography, genealogy, and writing for younger readers, showing a talent for making large subjects approachable. He died in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on December 27, 1909.