George Ripley Bliss
George Ripley Bliss | |
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.jpg) George Ripley Bliss (Bucknell University President) | |
| 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 |
| Died | March 21, 1893 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Raymond Bliss |
| Children | 13 children, including General Tasker Howard Bliss |
| Alma mater | Hamilton College Hamilton Theological Seminary |
Reverend 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
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
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
Bliss died in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania on March 21, 1893. He was buried at Lewisburg Cemetery.[5]
Family
Bliss was married to Mary Ann Raymond Bliss (1821 - 1912). One of their 13 children, General Tasker Howard Bliss was most notable. He served as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1917 until 1918.[3][6]
References
- ^ Parkman, Aubrey (1974). David Jayne Hill and the problem of ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780838712597. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ Gates, Merrill Edwards (June 29, 2007). Men of mark in America: ideals of ... – Google Books. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ a b Brown, Richard Carl (1979). Social attitudes of American ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780405118876. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Presidents of Bucknell || Office of the President || Bucknell University". Bucknell.edu. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Death and Burial of Dr. George R. Bliss". The Lewisburg Chronicle. Lewisburg, PA. April 1, 1893. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Palmer, Frederick (1934). Bliss, peacemaker: the life and ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780836955354. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
External links
- Bliss, George Ripley, and Johnson, Franklin, Moses and Israel: Sacred text of the lessons, American Bible Union (1874)
- Bliss, George Ripley, and Fay, Fr. Rud, The book of Joshua, Scribner, Armstrong, 1875
- Bliss, George Ripley, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, American commentary on the New Testament American Baptist Publication Society, 1884
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