John M. Bloss
John M. Bloss | |
|---|---|
| 3rd President of Oregon State University | |
| In office 1892–1896 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Lee Arnold John Davidson Letcher (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1839 New Philadelphia, Indiana |
| Died | April 26, 1905 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Muncie, Indiana |
| Education | Hanover College (A.B.) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1864 |
| Unit | 27th Indiana Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Other work | school administrator, educator |
John McKnight Bloss (January 21, 1839 – April 26, 1905) was an American Civil War soldier who had an influence on the Battle of Antietam and was later President of Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) from 1892 until 1896.