Cortlandt Field Bishop
| Cortlandt Field Bishop | |
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Courtlandt F. Bishop circa 1900.
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| 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.
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.
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.
His book collection was sold after his death.
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