Gloria Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway with sons Patrick and Gregory with kittens in Finca Vigia, Cuba

Gloria Hemingway (born Gregory Hancock Hemingway; November 12, 1931 – October 1, 2001) was an American physician and writer. She was the third and youngest child of the famous American author Ernest Hemingway and his second wife, Pauline Pfeiffer. Gloria was known for her work in medicine as well as for her struggles with gender identity, which she publicly addressed later in life.

Early Life

Gloria Hemingway was born in Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up in a family deeply entrenched in the literary world, with her father being one of the most prominent writers of the 20th century. Gloria had two older siblings, Patrick Hemingway and Jack Hemingway.

Education and Career

Gloria attended Harvard University, where she studied medicine. She later completed her medical degree at the University of Miami. Gloria specialized in internal medicine and worked as a physician in various locations, including Montana and Florida.

Personal Life

Throughout her life, Gloria struggled with her gender identity. She was assigned male at birth and named Gregory Hancock Hemingway. In the later years of her life, she transitioned and took the name Gloria. Her struggles with gender identity were compounded by issues with alcoholism and mental health, which she openly discussed.

Relationship with Ernest Hemingway

Gloria had a complex relationship with her father, Ernest Hemingway. While Ernest was a towering figure in literature, his personal life was marked by tumultuous relationships and struggles with mental health. Gloria's relationship with her father was no exception, and it was often strained due to her personal issues and Ernest's own battles.

Death

Gloria Hemingway passed away on October 1, 2001, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. She was 69 years old at the time of her death.

Legacy

Gloria Hemingway's life was marked by her contributions to medicine and her courage in addressing her gender identity. Her story is a testament to the complexities of personal identity and the challenges faced by those who struggle with it.

See Also

• Ernest Hemingway
• Pauline Pfeiffer
• Patrick Hemingway
• Jack Hemingway
• Gender identity
• Transgender