William S. Gottheil
1859–1920 (age 61)
Scholar/Academic
Biography
William S. Gottheil was a scholar and academic whose devotion to learning and teaching advanced the pursuit of knowledge within his disciplines. Colleagues admired his incisive mind and his capacity to inspire thoughtful discussion.
Gottheil mentored students with patience and generosity, leaving an imprint on the academic community that outlived his years. His dedication to scholarship persisted until 1920, honoring the values of inquiry and intellectual curiosity.