Gilbert F. White, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGilbert F. White
American geographer
Date of Birth: 26-Nov-1911
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of Death: 05-Oct-2006
Profession: geographer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Gilbert F. White
- Gilbert Fowler White (November 26, 1911 – October 5, 2006) was a prominent American geographer, sometimes termed the "father of floodplain management" and the "leading environmental geographer of the 20th century" (Wescoat, 2006).
- White is known predominantly for his work on natural hazards, particularly flooding, and the importance of sound water management in contemporary society.
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