Grove Karl Gilbert
American geologist (1843–1918)
Grove Karl Gilbert was born on May 6, 1843 in Rochester and died on May 1, 1918 in Jackson, aged 74. Recorded occupations: geologist, astronomer and photographer. Country of citizenship: United States. Positions held include President of the Geological Society of America. Fields of work: geology, geomorphology, geographical research and tectonics. Educated at University of Rochester. Honours include Charles P. Daly Medal, Foreign Member of the Royal Society and Wollaston Medal. Member of Royal Society of London, National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
- Born
- May 6, 1843 · Rochester
- Died
- May 1, 1918 · Jackson
- Age at death
- 74
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- geologist, astronomer, photographer
- Positions held
- President of the Geological Society of America
- Education
- University of Rochester
- Honours
- Charles P. Daly Medal, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, Wollaston Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 24 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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