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Last updated on September 19, 2024.

Davies Gilbert

Davies Gilbert 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.

English - Engineer | March 6, 1767 - December 24, 1839

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The poetic beauty of Davy's mind never seems to have left him. To that circumstance I would ascribe the distinguishing feature in his character, and in his discoveries,-a vivid imagination sketching out new tracts in regions unexplored, for the judgement to select those leading to the recesses of abstract truth.

Davies Gilbert

Davies Gilbert

If you are a garden plant you are regarded; well regarded, just as long as you stay in the garden. — © Davies Gilbert

If you are a garden plant you are regarded; well regarded, just as long as you stay in the garden.

Davies Gilbert

Davies Gilbert

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