Gilbert M. Grosvenor

Gilbert Melville Grosvenor (born May 5, 1931) is the former president and chairman of the National Geographic Society, who previously served as the editor of National Geographic magazine. Now largely retired, Grosvenor and his wife Wiley live in Virginia.

Gilbert M. Grosvenor
Gilbert M. Grosvenor, guest of honor at the 1999 International Geography Festival
Born (1931-05-05) May 5, 1931
Washington, D.C., U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materYale College
Occupation(s)Chairman Emeritus, National Geographic Society
Spouse
Donna Kerkam
(m. 1961; div. 1977)
Mary Helen Wiley Jarman
(m. 1979)
Children3
Parents
  • Melville Bell Grosvenor
  • Helen Rowland
Relatives
AwardsPresidential Medal of Freedom (2005)
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