George Ripley Bliss | |
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3rd President of Bucknell University | |
In office 1857–1872 | |
Preceded by | Howard Malcom |
Succeeded by | Justin Rolph Loomis |
Personal details | |
Born | Sherburne, New York, U.S. | June 20, 1816
Died | March 21, 1893 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 76)
Resting place | Lewisburg Cemetery |
Spouse | Mary Ann Raymond |
Children | 13, including Tasker and Ward |
Alma mater | Hamilton 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.