Some of History’s Famous Fathers
Being a father isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, as dads, both real and syndicated, have found out through the years. It’s Father’s Day on June 19th, and what better way to celebrate than to take a look at some of history’s famous, not-so-famous and downright infamous fathers.
A.A. Milne. While the author one of the most beloved children’s book series of all times did indeed write the ‘Winnie the Pooh’ stories for his son, he bristled at the thought of being considered a children’s author.
Dr. Benjamin Spock. The man who was considered the foremost authority on how to raise children had a cool and distant relationship with his two sons, Mike and John.
George Washington. Our first president, Washington is often called the ‘Father of Our Country.’ Ironically, though he was hardly chaste in his personal affairs, he never had any children of his own.
John Muir. The man who many consider the forefather of the modern conservationist movement would often take his two daughters on long camping excursion into the wilderness.
Emperor Constantine. Not every dad is father of the year material, and Emperor Constantine was no exception. He had his son and likely heir Crispus murdered and the boy’s mother killed two days later.
Charles Darwin. When he wasn’t sailing to the Galapagos or working on The Origin of Species, the naturalist was spending time with his wife and 10 children, who later remembered him as a loving storyteller who took interest in their lives and encouraged their freedom.
Happy Father’s Day to all the great dads out there.