Gilbert F. White
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1911 – 2006
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Who was Gilbert F. White?
Gilbert Fowler White was a prominent American geographer, sometimes termed the "father of floodplain management" and the "leading environmental geographer of the 20th century". 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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- Born
- Nov 26, 1911
Chicago - Also known as
- Gilbert Fowler White
- Gilbert White
- Education
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Chicago
- Died
- Oct 5, 2006
Boulder
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on July 23, 2013
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