George Ripley Bliss

Reverend 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
George Ripley Bliss (Bucknell University President)
3rd President of Bucknell University
In office
1857–1872
Preceded byHoward Malcom
Succeeded byJustin Rolph Loomis
Personal details
BornJune 20, 1816
Sherburne, New York
DiedMarch 21, 1893
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s)Mary Ann Raymond Bliss
Children13 children, including General Tasker Howard Bliss
Alma materHamilton College
Hamilton Theological Seminary

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
  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. 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. George Ripley Bliss at Find a Grave
  6. Palmer, Frederick (1934). Bliss, peacemaker: the life and ... – Google Books. ISBN 9780836955354. Retrieved March 18, 2010.


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