William F. Phelps, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American educational pioneer
Date of Birth: 15-Feb-1822
Place of Birth: Auburn, New York, United States
Date of Death: 15-Aug-1907
Profession: educator
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About William F. Phelps
- William Franklin Phelps (February 15, 1822 – August 15, 1907) was an educational pioneer and author of textbooks and training manuals for preparing individuals pursuing a career in education.
- He served as the president of several normal schools and educational associations along the eastern seaboard.
- Most notably, he served as the founder and president of the National Education Association (NEA), and president of the American Normal School Association from 1856 to 1900 (44 years).
- He also served as the vice-president of the first International Conference of Educators, over which he presided at the centennial exposition in 1876.
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