Richard M. Bishop

For the football player of the same name see Richard Bishop (football player).

For the experimental American guitarist of the same name see Sir Richard Bishop.

34th Governor of Ohio
Richard Bishop

In office January 14, 1878 – January 12, 1880
Lieutenant	Jabez W. Fitch
Preceded by	Thomas L. Young
Succeeded by	Charles Foster

Born	November 4, 1812 Fleming County, Kentucky
Died	March 2, 1893
Political party	Democratic

Richard Bishop (also known as Richard M. Bishop and Papa Richard) (November 4, 1812–March 2, 1893) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Ohio. Bishop served as the 34th Governor of Ohio.

Born in Fleming County, Kentucky, Bishop served as mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio from 1859 to 1861 before being elected to the governorship in 1877. Bishop served a single two-year term.

Preceded by Nicholas W. Thomas	Mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio 1859–1861	Succeeded by George Hatch
Preceded by Thomas L. Young	Governor of Ohio 1878–1880	Succeeded by Charles Foster

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