George Gibbs (ethnologist)
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For other people with the same name, see George Gibbs (disambiguation).
George Gibbs (1815–1873) was an American ethnologist, naturalist and geologist who contributed to the study of the languages of indigenous peoples in Washington Territory. Known for his expertise in Native American customs and languages, Gibbs participated in numerous treaty negotiations between the U.S. government and the native tribes.
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Born | July 17, 1815 Ravenswood, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 9, 1873 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Harvard University |
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Institutions | New-York Historical Society Smithsonian Institution |
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