Joseph Gilbert Totten, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Joseph Gilbert Totten

Union United States Army general; conchologist

Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1788

Place of Birth: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 22-Apr-1864

Profession: military officer, conchologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Joseph Gilbert Totten (August 23, 1788 – April 22, 1864) fought in the War of 1812, served as Chief of Engineers and was regent of the Smithsonian Institution and cofounder of the National Academy of Sciences.