Gilbert F. White
American geographer (1911-2006) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 94
Gilbert Fowler White was a prominent American geographer, sometimes termed the "father of floodplain management" and the "leading environmental geographer of the 20th century".
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2006Died5 October 20062002Lifetime Achievement HonorsAward2000NAS Public Welfare MedalAwardNational Medal of ScienceAward1995Volvo Environment PrizeAward1994Hubbard MedalAward1992Vautrin Lud PrizeAward1988Global 500 Roll of HonourAward1987Tyler Prize for Environmental AchievementAward1980NAS Award for Environmental QualityAward1971Charles P. Daly MedalAward1911Born26 November 1911
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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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United States
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Academics
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Academic
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1911 to 2006 · aged 94
The same award as Gilbert
G. Evelyn HutchinsonBoth received NAS Award for Environmental Quality
Anne ButtimerBoth received Lifetime Achievement Honors
John A. AgnewBoth received Vautrin Lud Prize
Peter HaggettBoth received Vautrin Lud Prize
Ron JohnstonBoth received Lifetime Achievement HonorsArie Jan Haagen-SmitBoth received NAS Award for Environmental Quality