William Warner Bishop
American librarian (1871-1955)
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Summary
William Warner Bishop was born on July 20, 1871[1], in Hannibal[2]. He died on February 19, 1955[3], in Ann Arbor[4]. He worked as a librarian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Ann Arbor[7]
- Child: William Warner Bishop, Jr.[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Position held: President of the American Library Association[10], IFLA President[11]
- Employer: Library of Congress[12]
- Educated at: University of Michigan[13]
- Award received: Rome Prize[14], Library Hall of Fame[15], American Library Association Honorary Membership[16]
- Member of: American Library Association[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: William Warner Bishop[19]
- Family name: Bishop[20]
- Given name: William[21], Warner[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of American Library Biography[23], 100 of the Most Important Leaders We Had in the 20th Century[24], A Dictionary of Eminent Librarians[25]
- Contributed to creative work: Popular Science[26]
Why It Matters
William Warner Bishop is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was William Warner Bishop born?
William Warner Bishop's place of birth was Hannibal[2].
Where did William Warner Bishop die?
William Warner Bishop died in Ann Arbor[4].
What did William Warner Bishop do for work?
William Warner Bishop worked as a librarian[5].
Where did William Warner Bishop go to school?
William Warner Bishop was educated at University of Michigan[13].
What awards did William Warner Bishop receive?
Honors received include Rome Prize[14], Library Hall of Fame[15], and American Library Association Honorary Membership[16].