Grove Karl Gilbert

Summary

Grove Karl Gilbert is a human^[1]. Born in Rochester^[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1843^[3]. He died in Jackson^[4]. He died on May 1, 1918^[5]. He worked as a geologist^[6], astronomer^[7], and photographer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Rochester^[2], Grove Karl Gilbert…
• Grove Karl Gilbert passed away in Jackson^[4].
• Grove Karl Gilbert was born on May 6, 1843^[3].
• Grove Karl Gilbert was born on 1843^[10].
• Grove Karl Gilbert died on May 1, 1918^[5].
• Grove Karl Gilbert died on January 1, 1918^[11].
• Grove Karl Gilbert is buried at Glenwood Cemetery^[12].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's father was Grove Sheldon Gilbert^[13].
• Grove Karl Gilbert held citizenship in United States^[14].
• Grove Karl Gilbert worked as a geologist^[6].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's professions included astronomer^[7].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's professions included photographer^[8].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's field of work was geology^[15].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's field of work was geomorphology^[16].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's field of work was geographical research^[17].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's field of work was tectonics^[18].
• Grove Karl Gilbert held the position of President of the Geological Society of America^[19].
• Among Grove Karl Gilbert's employers was United States Geological Survey^[20].
• Grove Karl Gilbert's education included a stint at University of Rochester^[21].
• Grove Karl Gilbert received the Charles P. Daly Medal^[22].
• Grove Karl Gilbert received the Foreign Member of the Royal Society^[23].
• Grove Karl Gilbert received the Wollaston Medal^[24].
• Grove Karl Gilbert was a member of Royal Society^[25].
• Grove Karl Gilbert was a member of National Academy of Sciences^[26].
• Grove Karl Gilbert was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Rochester^[2], Grove Karl Gilbert… Recorded date of birth include May 6, 1843^[3] and 1843^[10]. His father was Grove Sheldon Gilbert^[13].

Education

Grove Karl Gilbert was educated at University of Rochester^[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist^[6], astronomer^[7], and photographer^[8]. Fields of work include geology^[15], a branch of science^[28]; geomorphology^[16], a branch of geology^[29]; geographical research^[17]; and tectonics^[18]. Grove Karl Gilbert was employed by United States Geological Survey^[20]. He held the position of President of the Geological Society of America^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Charles P. Daly Medal^[22], a science award^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1902^[32]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society^[23], a fellowship award^[33], in United Kingdom^[34]; and Wollaston Medal^[24], a geology award^[35], in United Kingdom^[36], founded in 1831^[37].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 1, 1918^[5] and January 1, 1918^[11]. Grove Karl Gilbert passed away in Jackson^[4]. Burial took place at Glenwood Cemetery^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Grove Karl Gilbert include G. K. Gilbert Award^[38], a science award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1983^[41]; Gilbert^[42], an impact crater^[43]; G. K. Gilbert Award for Excellence in Geomorphological Research^[44], a science award^[45], in United States^[46]; and G.K. Gilbert Award in Surface Processes^[47], an award^[48].

Why It Matters

Grove Karl Gilbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

Entities named for him include G. K. Gilbert Award^[38], a science award^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1983^[41]; Gilbert^[42], an impact crater^[43]; G. K. Gilbert Award for Excellence in Geomorphological Research^[44], a science award^[45], in United States^[46]; and G.K. Gilbert Award in Surface Processes^[47], an award^[48].

FAQs

Where was Grove Karl Gilbert born?

Grove Karl Gilbert's place of birth was Rochester^[2].

Where did Grove Karl Gilbert die?

Grove Karl Gilbert died in Jackson^[4].

Who were Grove Karl Gilbert's parents?

Grove Karl Gilbert's father was Grove Sheldon Gilbert^[13].

What did Grove Karl Gilbert do for work?

Grove Karl Gilbert worked as geologist^[6], astronomer^[7], and photographer^[8].

Where did Grove Karl Gilbert go to school?

Grove Karl Gilbert was educated at University of Rochester^[21].

What awards did Grove Karl Gilbert receive?

Honors received include Charles P. Daly Medal^[22], Foreign Member of the Royal Society^[23], and Wollaston Medal^[24].