George Gibbs (ethnologist)
George Gibbs | |
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George Gibbs | |
| Born | July 17, 1815 Ravenswood, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 1873 (aged 57) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
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| Institutions | New-York Historical Society Smithsonian Institution |
George Gibbs (1815–1873) was an American ethnologist, naturalist and geologist who contributed to the study of the languages of indigenous peoples in Washington Territory. Known for his expertise in Native American customs and languages, Gibbs participated in numerous treaty negotiations between the U.S. government and the native tribes.