Abraham Arthur Schiller (September 7, 1902, Oneonta, New York - July 10, 1977) was an American classical scholar.
[8] Due to Schiller's interest and expertise in African law, he was made a United Nations legal counsel for the purpose of writing a constitution for Eritrea,[9] and he helped train Peace Corps volunteers being assigned to many African nations.
[10] Schiller's high standing in academia also resulted in his being a guest lecture and visiting professor in numerous universities around the world.
remain[ing] the most open minded and approachable of scholars," whose "many kindnesses to his colleagues, and his students, and his unqualified empathy for Africans, made it inevitable that he would be deeply loved by all who had contact with him.
[8] Schiller died from cancer in at the Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta in 1977, at age 74, leaving behind his wife, the former Erna Kaske, and two sons, Donald C. and Dr. Jerome K.