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Robert Gillmor

1936-07-06 – 2022-05-08

Portrait of Robert Gillmor
Ornithological artist w:Robert Gillmor, during a week as artist in residence at w:Nature in Art. Gillmor stands in front of a limited-edition lithograph of his cover art for Birds New to Norfolk (ISBN:978-0954254537), depicting a w:Red-breasted Nuthatch. Picture posed especially for use in Wikipedia.Credit: Andy Mabbett

Life & Legacy

Robert Allen Fitzwilliam Gillmor MBE (6 July 1936 – 8 May 2022) was a British ornithologist, artist, illustrator, author and editor. He was a co-founder of the Society of Wildlife Artists (SWLA) and was its secretary, chairman and president. He contributed to over 100 books, and received numerous awards.

Occupation & Career

ornithologist, illustrator, artist

Education

University of Reading; Leighton Park School

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

RSPB Medal; Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

RSPB Medal · Union Medal of the British Ornithological Union

Education & Institutions

Leighton Park School · University of Reading

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q7344783 — wikidata View source

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