Gilbert White
18th-century English priest and naturalist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other people named Gilbert White, see Gilbert White (disambiguation).
Gilbert White (18 July 1720 – 26 June 1793) was a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist, and ornithologist. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne.
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Born | (1720-07-18)18 July 1720 |
Died | 26 June 1793(1793-06-26) (aged 72) Selborne, Hampshire, England |
Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
Known for | Natural History of Selborne |
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Author abbrev. (botany) | G.White |
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