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Benjamin Franklin Wilson

b. 1867

A Nashville civic figure and writer, he is remembered for a book that connects the ancient Parthenon with its American counterpart. His work reflects a strong interest in history, architecture, and public culture.

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The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee

The Parthenon at Athens, Greece and at Nashville, Tennessee

by Benjamin Franklin Wilson

About the author

Born on January 3, 1867, in Virginia, Benjamin Franklin Wilson III later became associated with Nashville, Tennessee, where records describe him as a retired Parthenon director. He died in Nashville on December 15, 1956.

He is credited with The Parthenon of Pericles and its Reproduction in America, a work about the original Parthenon in Athens and the well-known full-scale reproduction in Nashville. That focus suggests a lasting interest in classical history and in the cultural life of the city.

Some basic biographical details are available in public records, but published information about his wider life and career appears limited. Even so, his surviving book gives him a distinct place among writers who helped interpret art, architecture, and local heritage for general readers.