Cornelius Newton Bliss
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Cornelius Newton Bliss (January 26, 1833 – October 9, 1911) was an American merchant, politician and art collector, who served as Secretary of the Interior in the administration of President William McKinley and as Treasurer of the Republican National Convention in four successive campaigns.[1]
Quick Facts 21st United States Secretary of the Interior, President ...
Cornelius Bliss | |
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21st United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office March 6, 1897 – February 19, 1899 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | David R. Francis |
Succeeded by | Ethan Hitchcock |
Chair of the New York Republican Party | |
In office 1897–1899 | |
Preceded by | Chester S. Cole |
Succeeded by | John N. Knapp |
Personal details | |
Born | Cornelius Newton Bliss (1833-01-26)January 26, 1833 Fall River, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | October 9, 1911(1911-10-09) (aged 78) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Mary Plummer (m. 1859) |
Children | 4, including Lillie, Cornelius |
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