Richard M. Bishop

Richard M. Bishop
Bishop c. 1865-1880
34th Governor of Ohio
In office
January 14, 1878 – January 12, 1880
LieutenantJabez W. Fitch
Preceded byThomas L. Young
Succeeded byCharles Foster
Personal details
BornNovember 4, 1812
Fleming County, Kentucky
DiedMarch 2, 1893 (aged 80)
Jacksonville, Florida
Resting placeSpring Grove Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic

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