Background
Mcgovern, William Montgomery was born on September 28, 1897 in New York City. Son of Felix Daniel and Janet Blair (Montgomery) Mcgovern.
Mcgovern, William Montgomery was born on September 28, 1897 in New York City. Son of Felix Daniel and Janet Blair (Montgomery) Mcgovern.
Student Baguio Institute, P.I. Doctor of Philosophy, Christ Church, University of Oxford, 1922. Studied Sorbonne, Paris, 1924.
Special diploma, U. Berlin, 1926.
Special lecturer before teachers London County Council, 1919. Lecturer School Oriental Studies, U. London, 1919-1924. Forlong lecturer Royal Asiatic Society, 1920.
Lecturer history of religion and comparative religion, U. Wales, 1920-1921. Examiner, member board Oriental studies U. London, 1922-1927. Director Mondiale Literature Agency, Barton Trading Company (both London).
Assistant curator anthropological department Field Museum, Chicago, 1927-1928. Associate professor political science Northwestern University, 1929-1936, professor, since 1936. Lecturer government Harvard, 1936, 40-41.
Served from Lieutenant (senior grade) to commander, United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946. Member American Political Science Association. Clubs: University (Evanston, Illinois).
Married Margaret Montgomery, April. Children: Carol, Janet, William Montgomery.