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Davies Gilbert

President of the Royal Society

Died when: 72 years 293 days (873 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Davies Gilbert

Davies Gilbert PRS (born Davies Giddy, 6 March 1767 – 24 December 1839) was an English engineer, author, and politician.He was elected to the Royal Society on 17 November 1791 and served as President of the Royal Society from 1827 to 1830.

He changed his name to Gilbert in 1817.


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