Michael Bliss

Michael Bliss
Born
John William Michael Bliss

(1941-01-18)January 18, 1941
DiedMay 18, 2017(2017-05-18) (aged 76)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Academic background
EducationUniversity of Toronto (BA, MA, PhD)
ThesisA Living Profit (1972)
Doctoral advisorRamsay Cook
Academic work
DisciplineHistory
Sub-discipline
InstitutionsUniversity of Toronto
Doctoral studentsVeronica Strong-Boag

John William Michael Bliss OC FRSC (1941–2017) was a Canadian historian and author. Though his early works focused on business and political history, he also wrote biographies of physicians Frederick Banting, William Osler and Harvey Cushing. Bliss was a frequent commentator on political events and issues. He was an Officer of the Order of Canada.