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George Ripley Bliss

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George Ripley Bliss
Sketch of Bliss in a 1881 publication
3rd President of Bucknell University
In office
1857–1872
Preceded byHoward Malcom
Succeeded byJustin Rolph Loomis
Personal details
Born(1816-06-20)June 20, 1816
Sherburne, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 1893(1893-03-21) (aged 76)
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeLewisburg Cemetery
SpouseMary Ann Raymond
Children13, including Tasker and Ward
Alma materHamilton College
Hamilton Theological Seminary

George Ripley Bliss (June 20, 1816 – March 21, 1893) was an American cleric and educator. He served twice as president of Bucknell University.

Early life

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George R. Bliss was born in Sherburne, New York on June 20, 1816. He graduated from Hamilton College and Hamilton Theological Seminary and became a Baptist clergyman.

Career

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Bliss taught Greek (filling the department chair from 1849 to 1874), Latin, and biblical exegesis at Bucknell and at Crozer Theological Seminary, and he served as librarian of Bucknell University.[1][2][3] He served as university president twice, in 1857–1858 and 1871–72.[4]

Death and burial

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Bliss died in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, on March 21, 1893. He was buried in Lewisburg Cemetery.[5]

Family

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Bliss married to Mary Ann Raymond (1821-1912). They had 13 children. His son General Tasker Howard Bliss served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1917 until 1918.[3][6] His son Ward R. Bliss served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Parkman, Aubrey (1974). David Jayne Hill and the problem of ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780838712597. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  2. ^ Gates, Merrill Edwards (June 29, 2007). Men of mark in America: ideals of ... – Google Books. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Brown, Richard Carl (1979). Social attitudes of American ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780405118876. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  4. ^ "Presidents of Bucknell || Office of the President || Bucknell University". Bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  5. ^ "Death and Burial of Dr. George R. Bliss". The Lewisburg Chronicle. Lewisburg, PA. April 1, 1893. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Palmer, Frederick (1934). Bliss, peacemaker: the life and ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780836955354. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
  7. ^ "Capitol Hill". Harrisburg Telegraph. 1893-03-28. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-12-10 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
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