Philip G. Eidelberg, 87, of New Canaan, CT, passed away on February 22, 2025, in New Canaan, CT.

Philip was born in Nancy, France to Ludwig and Marthe Eidelberg on March 6, 1937. His family escaped from Europe to the United States in the early 1940s and he attended high school at Riverdale Country School, graduating in 1954. He went on to earn a B.A. degree in History from Harvard University in 1958 and a PhD degree in History from Columbia University in 1970. Philip worked as a lecturer for the University of South Africa for 29 years. He enjoyed French cuisine, reading and spending time with his family.

Philip is survived by his stepson, Dietrich Moor of New Canaan, CT, his daughter-in-law, Heather and grand-children, Nathaniel, Andrew and Elizabeth Moor.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Martha, and parents, Ludwig and Marthe.