Thomas Field Gibson
Thomas Field Gibson | |
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| Born | 3 March 1803 Canonbury, London, England |
| Died | 12 December 1889 (aged 86) Hampstead, London, England |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology, palaeontology |
Thomas Field Gibson FGS (3 March 1803 – 12 December 1889) was a Unitarian silk manufacturer and philanthropist. He supported several novel initiatives to enhance British manufacturing quality and international trade while improving life for working people during the Industrial Revolution – particularly in Spitalfields where his business was centred. He also made important contributions to geology.