Charles W. Eliot II

1899–1993 (age 94)

Biography

Charles W. Eliot II was a member of a prominent American family with deep roots in education and public service. Born in 1899, he carried forward the distinguished legacy of his family name while contributing to his community and the institutions he served.

Eliot's life reflected the values of service and civic responsibility that characterized his family's long history of involvement in American intellectual and cultural life. His memory is preserved among those who knew him and appreciated his contributions.

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