William Gilbert
Deceased Q192706

William Gilbert

English physician, physicist and natural philosopher (1544-1603)

Born: May 24, 1544 (1544) · Colchester
Died: November 30, 1603 (1603) · London
Age at death: 59 years
Cause of death: Black Death
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United Kingdom, Kingdom of England
Occupation philosopher, engineer, astronomer, physicist, physician, naturalist
Field of work astronomy, physicist, physics, physician, medicine, magnetism, electricity
Education St John's College
Position held President of the Royal College of Physicians
Gender male

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