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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor

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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor

Birth
Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
Death
4 Feb 1966 (aged 90)
Cape Breton, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Plot
Section A, Lot 54
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Journalist. He was the first full time editor of "National Geographic Magazine", serving in that capacity from 1899 to 1954, and was President of the National Geographic Society from 1920 to 1954. He is considered the "Father of Modern Photojournalism".
Journalist. He was the first full time editor of "National Geographic Magazine", serving in that capacity from 1899 to 1954, and was President of the National Geographic Society from 1920 to 1954. He is considered the "Father of Modern Photojournalism".

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  • Added: Apr 25, 1998
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2633/gilbert_hovey-grosvenor: accessed ), memorial page for Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor (28 Oct 1875–4 Feb 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 2633, citing Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.