About Thomas Gilbert
Lived 1706 – 1776 (aged 69–70). Thomas Gilbert was an English architect.
Thomas Gilbert was a British architect from Portland, Dorset, who lived from 1706 to 1776. He is best known for designing and building St. George's Church on the Isle of Portland. His architectural design, which he applied to the Church, came from Christopher Wren. When he died Thomas Gilbert was buried in the sanctuary of St George's Church.
Thomas was the grandson of another Thomas Gilbert (circa 1650 - 1703), Portlands Stone Agent to Sir Christopher Wren during the late 17th century.
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Who was Thomas Gilbert?
British architect
When was Thomas Gilbert born?
Thomas Gilbert was born in 1706.
When did Thomas Gilbert die?
Thomas Gilbert died in 1776.
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Thomas Gilbert was an architect.
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Thomas Gilbert was English.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Gilbert (architect)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Gilbert. https://biography.guide/thomas-gilbert-architect/
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