Henry Osborn Taylor (December 5, 1856 – April 13, 1941) was an American historian and legal scholar.

Taylor graduated from Harvard University in 1878 and, later, from Columbia Law School.

Taylor was a philosopher and the author of several important works on ancient and medieval history.

[9] Julia donated property from her late father's estate, which became Isham Park in Inwood, Manhattan, and gave generously to Harvard and Smith Colleges.

[10][11] After a week's illness, Taylor died of pneumonia at his home, 135 East 66th Street in New York City on April 13, 1941.