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National Geographic Magazine
28 Oct 1875
October 28 marks the birth date of Gilbert H. Grosvenor, the editor credited with transforming National Geographic Magazine from a small scholarly journal into a dynamic world-renowned monthly. Born at Istanbul, Turkey in 1875 and educated at Amherst College, Grosvenor joined the magazine in 1899 as an assistant editor.
Gilbert Grosvenor was recommended for the position by the president of the National Geographic Society, his future father-...
National Geographic Magazine Events
| 1875 Oct 28 |
Gilbert H. Grosvenor Is Born
October 28 marks the birth date of Gilbert H. Grosvenor, the editor credited with transforming National Geographic Magazine from a small scholarly journal into a dynamic world-renowned mo...
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| 1888 Jan 27 |
The National Geographic Society Incorporated
The National Geographic Society began as a club for an elite group of academics and wealthy patrons interested in travel. On January 13, 1888, 33 explorers and scientists gathered at the ...
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