About Sidney Whitman
Lived 1845 – 1925 (aged 79–80). Sidney Whitman was a historian and writer.
Sidney Whitman was an English author who wrote about his experiences in Russia and with the Hapsburgs. He also wrote about Turkey, Germany, and Austria. He wrote for the New York Herald for more than 20 years. The New York Times named him as "one of the greatest authors in Bismarck".
He was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. His book on Turkey received a favorable review in the Illustrated London News.
Works The Return of the Habsburgs (1893)
Prince of Bismarck, Personal Memories (1902) Personal Reminiscences of Prince Bismarck (1903) Imperial Germany; a critical study of fact and character Conversations with Prince Bismarck German Memories (1912) Turkish Memories (1914) Things I remember; the recollections of a political writer in the capitals of Europe (1916) Austria, Story of Nations Imperial Germany Chataqua Scientific and Literary Circle
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Who was Sidney Whitman?
English historian
When was Sidney Whitman born?
Sidney Whitman was born in 1845 in Blendon.
When did Sidney Whitman die?
Sidney Whitman died in 1925 in Derby.
What was Sidney Whitman's occupation?
Sidney Whitman was a historian and writer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sidney Whitman. https://biography.guide/sidney-whitman/
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