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Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor (/ ˈ ɡ r oʊ v ən ər / GROH-vən-ər; October 28, 1875 – February 4, 1966), was the first full-time editor of the National Geographic magazine (1899–1954). Grosvenor is credited with having consolidated the nascent magazine.
Gilbert H. Grosvenor (born Oct. 28, 1875, Constantinople, Ottoman Empire [now Istanbul, Turkey]—died Feb. 4, 1966, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Can.) was an American geographer, writer, and long-time editor of the National Geographic Magazine and president of the National Geographic Society.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Sep 13, 2022 · Gilbert M. Grosvenor, retired chairman of the National Geographic Society, shares his personal and professional stories in his new book, A Man of the World. He recounts his family legacy, his editorial decisions, and his passion for geography education and exploration.
- Cathy Newman
Learn about Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, the editor of National Geographic Magazine and the director of the National Geographic Society. Find out his achievements, contributions, and biography from The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.
Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, was the first full-time editor of the National Geographic magazine (1899–1954). Grosvenor is credited with having consolidated the nascent magazine.
Learn about the life and achievements of Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor, who led the National Geographic Society for over half a century. He was the grandson of the founder, the editor of the magazine, and a pioneer of geographic photography and exploration.
Gilbert Grosvenor may refer to: Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor (1875–1966), first editor of National Geographic Magazine. Gilbert M. Grosvenor (born 1931), president of National Geographic Society.
