Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor

American photojournalist and magazine editor
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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor
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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor

Summary

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor is a human[1]. His place of birth was Constantinople[2]. He was born on October 28, 1875[3]. He died in Cape Breton Island[4]. He died on February 4, 1966[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], journalist[7], photojournalist[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's place of birth was Constantinople[2].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor passed away in Cape Breton Island[4].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was born on October 28, 1875[3].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was born on January 1, 1875[11].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor died on February 4, 1966[5].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor died on January 1, 1966[12].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[13].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's father was Edwin A. Grosvenor[14].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's mother was Lillian Hovey Grosvenor[15].
  • Among Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's spouses was Elsie May Grosvenor[16].
  • A child of Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was Melville Bell Grosvenor[17].
  • A child of Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was Mabel H. Grosvenor[18].
  • A child of Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was Elsie Alexandra Carolyn Myers[19].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's professions included photographer[6].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's professions included journalist[7].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor worked as a photojournalist[8].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor worked as an editor[9].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor held the position of editor-in-chief[21].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's education included a stint at Amherst College[22].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's education included a stint at Robert College[23].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was educated at Worcester Academy[24].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor received the Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science[25].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor received the Pugsley Medal[26].
  • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor received the honorary doctor of the University of Miami[27].

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Origins and Family

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was born in Constantinople[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 28, 1875[3] and January 1, 1875[11]. His father was Edwin A. Grosvenor[14]. His mother was Lillian Hovey Grosvenor[15].

Education

Educated at Amherst College[22], a liberal arts college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1821[30]; Robert College[23], a high school[31], in Turkey[32], founded in 1863[33], headquartered in Istanbul[34]; and Worcester Academy[24], a school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1834[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], journalist[7], photojournalist[8], and editor[9]. Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor held the position of editor-in-chief[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science[25], a science award[38]; Pugsley Medal[26], a medallion[39], in United States[40], founded in 1928[41]; and honorary doctor of the University of Miami[27], an award[42], in United States[43].

Personal Life

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was married to Elsie May Grosvenor[16]. Children include Melville Bell Grosvenor[17], a photographer[44], 1901–1982[45], of United States[46], awarded the Washburn Award[47], specialised in editing[48]; Mabel H. Grosvenor[18], a pediatrician[49], 1905–2006[50], of United States[51]; and Elsie Alexandra Carolyn Myers[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 4, 1966[5] and January 1, 1966[12]. Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor passed away in Cape Breton Island[4]. He is buried at Rock Creek Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor include Grosvenor–Strathmore Station[52], a metro station[53], in United States[54], founded in 1984[55] and Grosvenor Mountains[56], a mountain range[57].

Why It Matters

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Grosvenor–Strathmore Station[52], a metro station[53], in United States[54], founded in 1984[55] and Grosvenor Mountains[56], a mountain range[57].

FAQs

Where was Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor born?

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was born in Constantinople[2].

Where did Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor die?

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor passed away in Cape Breton Island[4].

Who were Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's parents?

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's father was Edwin A. Grosvenor[14]. Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's mother was Lillian Hovey Grosvenor[15].

Who was Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor married to?

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor's spouses include Elsie May Grosvenor[16].

What did Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor do for work?

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor worked as photographer[6], journalist[7], photojournalist[8], and editor[9].

Where did Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor go to school?

Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor was educated at Amherst College[22], Robert College[23], and Worcester Academy[24].

What awards did Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor receive?

Honors received include Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science[25], Pugsley Medal[26], and honorary doctor of the University of Miami[27].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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