Peter J. Blenkinsop | |
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| 5th President of the College of the Holy Cross | |
| In office 1854–1857 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony F. Ciampi |
| Succeeded by | Anthony F. Ciampi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 19, 1818 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | November 5, 1896 (aged 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Relations | Euphemia Blenkinsop (sister) |
| Alma mater | |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | July 26, 1846 by Samuel Eccleston |
Peter J. Blenkinsop, S.J. (April 19, 1818 – November 5, 1896) was an Irish American Catholic priest and Jesuit who was the president of the College of the Holy Cross from 1854 to 1857. After emigrating to the United States in 1826, he entered the Society of Jesus and studied for the priesthood. After the end of his presidency, he engaged in pastoral work in the Northeastern United States.