Gilbert Patten was an American novelist born on October 25, 1866 in Maine. He was best known for his pulp and mystery stories, particularly for creating the character of Frank Merriwell, who was the hero of over two hundred dime novels. His other works include The Diamond Sport and The Deadwood Trail.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $7 Million (2024)
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About
An American Novelist famous for his pulp and mystery stories, he notably created the character of Frank Merriwell, who was the hero of more than two hundred dime novels. His other works include The Diamond Sport and The Deadwood Trail.
Before Fame
He started his own newspaper, the Corinna Owl, in 1888. Before devoting himself to his writing, he also worked in a machine shop.
Trivia
He managed a semi-professional baseball team in Maine during the team's 1890-91 season.
Family Life
He married Alice Gardner at age twenty. They divorced shortly after the birth of their child.
Associated With
He hired fellow Writer, Edward Stratemeyer, to assist him on an NBC radio show.