Thomas Gibson Lea, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas Gibson Lea

American botanist

Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1785

Place of Birth: Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Date of Death: 30-Sep-1844

Profession: botanist, mycologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Thomas Gibson Lea (December 14, 1785 – September 30, 1844) was an American botanist who was born in Wilmington, Delaware.
He was the older brother of the publisher, Isaac Lea and the younger brother of John Lea (1782-1862), who is known for his study of a cholera outbreak in Cincinnati, Ohio.