George Ripley Bliss
George Ripley Bliss (June 20, 1816 – March 21, 1893) was an American cleric and educator. He served twice as president of Bucknell University.
George Ripley Bliss | |
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Sketch of Bliss in a 1881 publication | |
| 3rd President of Bucknell University | |
| In office 1857–1872 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Malcom |
| Succeeded by | Justin Rolph Loomis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1816 Sherburne, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 1893 (aged 76) Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lewisburg Cemetery |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Raymond |
| Children | 13, including Tasker and Ward |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College Hamilton Theological Seminary |
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