George Ripley Bliss

George Ripley Bliss
Sketch of Bliss in a 1881 publication
3rd President of Bucknell University
In office
1857–1872
Preceded byHoward Malcom
Succeeded byJustin Rolph Loomis
Personal details
Born(1816-06-20)June 20, 1816
Sherburne, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 21, 1893(1893-03-21) (aged 76)
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting placeLewisburg Cemetery
SpouseMary Ann Raymond
Children13, including Tasker and Ward
Alma materHamilton 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.