About Francis M. Wilhoit
Lived 1920 – 2010 (aged 90). Francis M. Wilhoit was an American political scientist.
Francis Marion "Frank" Wilhoit (; April 24, 1920 – June 9, 2010) was an American political scientist and author who was the Thomas F. Sheehan Professor of Political Science at Drake University. He attended Harvard University, where he earned a bachelor's degree, a master in public affairs, and a PhD in political science. He was friends with Henry Kissinger and Zbigniew Brzezinski in college.
Before going to college, Wilhoit worked in military intelligence as a cryptographer for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.
Wilhoit taught in Georgia and Florida. he was awarded the 1973 Chastain Prize for the book.
Wilhoit lived alone, and was an opera aficionado. He died on June 9, 2010, in Carthage, North Carolina, at age 90.
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Who was Francis M. Wilhoit?
American political scientist
When was Francis M. Wilhoit born?
Francis M. Wilhoit was born on 24 April 1920 in Moore County.
When did Francis M. Wilhoit die?
Francis M. Wilhoit died on 9 June 2010 in Carthage, North Carolina.
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Francis M. Wilhoit was a political scientist.
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Francis M. Wilhoit was American.
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