Reverend George Ripley Bliss (June 20, 1816 – March 21, 1893) was an American cleric and educator. He served twice as president of

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Early life

George R. Bliss was born in

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on June 20, 1816. He graduated from

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and Hamilton Theological Seminary and became a

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clergyman.

Career

Bliss taught Greek (filling the department chair from 1849 to 1874), Latin, and biblical exegesis at Bucknell and at

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, and he served as librarian of Bucknell University. He served as university president twice, in 1857–1858 and 1871–72.

Death and burial

Bliss died in

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on March 21, 1893. He was buried at Lewisburg Cemetery.

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

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of the

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from 1917 until 1918.

References

External links

Bliss, George Ripley, and Johnson, Franklin, ''Moses and Israel: Sacred text of the lessons'', American Bible Union (1874)Bliss, George Ripley, and Fay, Fr. Rud, ''The book of Joshua'', Scribner, Armstrong, 1875 Bliss, George Ripley, ''Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, American commentary on the New Testament'' American Baptist Publication Society, 1884"> Bliss, George Ripley, ''Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, American commentary on the New Testament'' American Baptist Publication Society, 1884
1816 births 1893 deaths Hamilton College (New York) alumni Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School alumni Presidents of Bucknell University {{US-academic-administrator-stub