Davies Gilbert (1767 – 1839). [1] He was originally known as Davies Giddy. He took his wife's maiden name, on marriage.
He was a British engineer, author, and political figure. He was president of the Royal Society from 1827 to 1830, and was a Member of Parliament as well.
He was M.P.for Helston 1804 and for Bodmin 1806-32
Books authored
- Plain Statement of the Bullion Question (1811)
- Some Ancient Christmas Carols with Tunes to which they were Formerly Sung in the West of England (1822)
- Parochial History of Cornwall (1838)
References
- ^ David Philip Miller (2004). "'Gilbert [Giddy] Davies (1767–1839)". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Oxford University Press. Retrieved September 18, 2006.
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