Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899-1961).He was named after his maternal grandfather Ernest Hall and his great uncle Miller Hall.Life of Ernest Hemingway…... 2.Hemingway was a man of great talent.His democratic views influenced Ernest greatly.Ernest took to reading books at an early age.At school Ernest was recognized as an exceptionally good football player and boxer.Ernest took part in all school activities.Hemingway was rejected for service because of a bad eye.Hemingway was always in the right place at the right time to get the biggest news.