Davies Gilbert

scientist and mathematician, President of the Royal Society, M.P.
Person human Q5241730
Davies Gilbert
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Davies Gilbert

Summary

Davies Gilbert is a human[1]. His place of birth was St Erth[2]. He was born on March 6, 1767[3]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4]. He died on December 24, 1839[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], politician[7], writer[8], and geologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Davies Gilbert was born in St Erth[2].
  • Davies Gilbert died in Eastbourne[4].
  • Davies Gilbert was born on March 6, 1767[3].
  • Davies Gilbert died on December 24, 1839[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Mary, Eastbourne[11].
  • Among Davies Gilbert's spouses was Mary Ann Gilbert[12].
  • A child of Davies Gilbert was John Davies Gilbert[13].
  • Davies Gilbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Davies Gilbert held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • Davies Gilbert's professions included engineer[6].
  • Davies Gilbert's professions included politician[7].
  • Davies Gilbert's professions included writer[8].
  • Davies Gilbert's professions included geologist[9].
  • Davies Gilbert held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Davies Gilbert held the position of President of the Royal Society[17].
  • Davies Gilbert held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Davies Gilbert held the position of member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Davies Gilbert held the position of member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Davies Gilbert held the position of member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Davies Gilbert was educated at Pembroke College[22].
  • Davies Gilbert received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Davies Gilbert received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Davies Gilbert was a member of Royal Society[25].
  • Davies Gilbert was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26].
  • Davies Gilbert is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Davies Gilbert's place of birth was St Erth[2]. He was born on March 6, 1767[3].

Education

Davies Gilbert's education included a stint at Pembroke College[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], politician[7], writer[8], and geologist[9]. Positions held include member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1807[30]; President of the Royal Society[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1662[33]; member of the 10th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1831[36]; member of the 2nd Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1802[39]; member of the 3rd Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1806[42]; and member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom[43], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1812[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23], a fellowship award[47], in United Kingdom[48] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24], a fellowship award[49].

Personal Life

Davies Gilbert was married to Mary Ann Gilbert[12]. A child of him was John Davies Gilbert[13].

Death and Burial

Davies Gilbert died on December 24, 1839[5]. He passed away in Eastbourne[4]. He is buried at Church of St Mary, Eastbourne[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Davies Gilbert include Gilbert Strait[50], a strait[51].

Why It Matters

Davies Gilbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

Entities named for him include Gilbert Strait[50], a strait[51].

FAQs

Where was Davies Gilbert born?

Davies Gilbert's place of birth was St Erth[2].

Where did Davies Gilbert die?

Davies Gilbert passed away in Eastbourne[4].

Who was Davies Gilbert married to?

Davies Gilbert's spouses include Mary Ann Gilbert[12].

What did Davies Gilbert do for work?

Davies Gilbert worked as engineer[6], politician[7], writer[8], and geologist[9].

Where did Davies Gilbert go to school?

Davies Gilbert was educated at Pembroke College[22].

What awards did Davies Gilbert receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].

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  7. [16] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  13. [43] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
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  17. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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