Cortlandt F. Bishop
| Cortlandt Field Bishop | |
|---|---|
 Courtlandt F. Bishop circa 1900. | |
| Born |
November 24, 1870 New York City |
| Died |
March 30, 1935 (aged 64) Lenox, Massachusetts |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Aviator, book collector |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Bend |
Cortlandt Field Bishop (November 24, 1870 – March 30, 1935) was an American pioneer aviator, balloonist, autoist, book collector, and traveler.[1]
Biography
He was born on November 24, 1870.
He earned an A.B. from Columbia University in 1891, an A.M. in 1892, a Ph.D. in 1893, and an LL.B. in 1894.
In 1893 he published a book on American colonial voting practices.[2]
As president of the Aero Club of America, Bishop offered a $250 prize in 1909 to the first four persons who could fly one kilometer.
He died on March 30, 1935 in Lenox, Massachusetts.[1]
Legacy
His book collection was sold after his death.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Cortlandt Bishop, Art Patron, Dead. Chief Owner of the American Anderson Galleries Here Stricken in Lenox". New York Times. March 31, 1935. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
Cortlandt Field Bishop, principal owner and former president of the American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, Inc. ...
- ↑ Bishop CF (1893). History of Elections in the American Colonies. Franklin, Burt Publisher ISBN 0-8337-0296-3
- ↑ Staff report (December 8, 1948). RARE BOOK OF 1501 SOLD FOR $24,000; Aesop 'Fables' of Collection of C.F. Bishop Brings High Price at Auction Here. New York Times
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