Gilbert White
Naturalist
Gilbert White was a "parson-naturalist", a pioneering English naturalist, ecologist, and ornithologist. He is best known for his Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne. Wikipedia
Born: July 18, 1720, Selborne, United Kingdom
Died: June 26, 1793 (age 72 years), Selborne, United Kingdom
Education: Oriel College
Known for: Natural History of Selborne
Place of burial: St. Mary's Church, Selborne, United Kingdom
Author abbrev. (botany): G.White