Davies Gilbert
Davies Gilbert FRS (born Davies Giddy, 6 March 1767 – 24 December 1839) was a British engineer, author, and politician. He was elected to the Royal Society on 17 November 1791 and served as its President from 1827 to 1830. He changed his name to Gilbert in 1817 and served as Member of Parliament, first for Helston in Cornwall and then for Bodmin.
Davies Gilbert | |
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| Born | Davies Giddy 6 March 1767 St Erth, Penzance, Cornwall, Great Britain |
| Died | 24 December 1839 (aged 72) Eastbourne, Sussex, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Gilbert |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering |
| Institutions | Royal Society |
| 24th President of the Royal Society | |
| In office 1827–1830 | |
| Preceded by | Humphry Davy |
| Succeeded by | Prince Augustus Frederick |
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