Background
Ringler, William Andrew was born on May 17, 1912 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Andrew and Anna (Holzborn) Ringler.
Ringler, William Andrew was born on May 17, 1912 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Andrew and Anna (Holzborn) Ringler.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1934; Master of Arts, Princeton University, 1935; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1937.
Instructor English, Princeton University, 1937-1941;
assistant professor, Princeton University, 1941-1942, 46-50;
professor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1950-1962;
professor, University of Chicago, 1962-1979;
professor emeritus, University of Chicago, 1980-1987. Charles K. Colver lecturer Brown U., 1953. Senior research associate Higher Education Huntington Library, San Marino, California, 1979-1987.
Faculty associate in literature California Institute Technology, 1982-1987.
Member national committee Shakespeare Anniversary Committee, 1964. Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Zamorano Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Evelyn Anne Dressner, June 25, 1946. Children: Anne Marie Bower, Robert William, Susan Jane.