Davies Gilbert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Davies Gilbert

scientist and mathematician, President of the Royal Society, M.P.

Date of Birth: 06-Mar-1767

Place of Birth: St Erth, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Dec-1839

Profession: writer, engineer, politician

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Davies Gilbert (born Davies Giddy, 6 March 1767 – 24 December 1839) was a Cornish 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.