How Frank Moore Colby Died: Cause of Death, Age at Death, and More!

Frank Moore Colby reached the respectable age of 61 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous essayist.

Biography - A Short Wiki

An American encyclopedia editor and essayist, he is known for works such as Outlines of General History (1900), Imaginary Obligations (1904), and Constrained Attitudes (1910). He taught history and economics at Amherst College, Barnard College, and New York University.

In 1888, he graduated from Columbia University. Several years later, he became an editor for the International Cyclopedia.

He worked as an editor for the International Year Book.

He was born and raised in Washington, D. C. In the 1880s, he attended college in New York City.

He and Joseph Gordon both attended Columbia University.

How did Frank Moore Colby die?

Information about the death of Frank Moore Colby
Cause of deathN/A
Age of death61 years
ProfessionEssayist
BirthdayFebruary 10, 1865
Death dateMarch 3, 1926
Place of deathNew York, New York, United States
Place of burialN/A

Quotes

Every man ought to be inquisitive through every hour of his great adventure down to the day when he shall no longer cast a shadow in the sun. For if he dies without a question in his heart, what excuse is there for his continuance?

Frank Moore Colby

We do not mind our not arriving anywhere nearly so much as our not having any company on the way.

Frank Moore Colby

I know of no more disagreeable situation than to be left feeling generally angry without anybody in particular to be angry at.

Frank Moore Colby

Men will confess to treason, murder, arson, false teeth, or a wig. How many of them will own up to a lack of humor?

Frank Moore Colby

Persecution was at least a sign of personal interest. Tolerance is composed of nine parts of apathy to one of brotherly love.

Frank Moore Colby