Patrick Geddes

Patrick Geddes
Sir Patrick Geddes FRSEwas a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner. He is known for his innovative thinking in the fields of urban planning and sociology...
NationalityScottish
ProfessionScientist
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