George Ripley Bliss

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Who is George Ripley Bliss?

Reverend George Ripley Bliss was president of Bucknell University from 1857 to 1858 and 1871–72.

His initial training was for the Baptist ministry. He taught Greek, Latin, and biblical exegisis at Bucknell and at Crozer theological seminary.

One of his 13 children, General Tasker Howard Bliss, became Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1917 until 1918.

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