Background
Ernst, Frederic was born on July 13, 1888 in Belgium. Son of Charles and Selma (Milcamps) Ernst.
Ernst, Frederic was born on July 13, 1888 in Belgium. Son of Charles and Selma (Milcamps) Ernst.
Licence es Sciences, U. Liege (Belgium), 1909. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1911.
1 son, Maurice. Came to the United States, 1910, naturalized, 1919. Instructor, University of Wisconsin, 1910-1917, assistant professor, 1919-1923. Assistant professor New York University, 1925-1927, associate professor, 1928-1930, professor, 1930-1976, professor emeritus, 1976-1980, chairman departments French, Italian, Russian, 1946-1953.
Director Institute French Education, Pennsylvania State College, 1929-1943.
General editor modern language texts Dryden Press, 1950-1953, associate editor Dryden Press, 1953-1958. Consultant editor Henry Holt & vc Company.
New York City, 1950-1980. Interpreter in France, United States Army, Advertising Educational Foundation, 1917-1919.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association Teachers French, Phi Beta Kappa (honorary).
Married Jeanne Romillat, August 4, 1920.