| Full Name | William Gilbert |
| Date of Birth | 24 May 1544 |
| Place of Birth | Colchester, Essex, England |
| Date of Death | 30 November 1603 |
| Place of Death | London, England |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | English |
| Education | St John's College, Cambridge |
| Profession | Physician, Natural Philosopher |
| Years of Activity | Approximately 1570s - 1603 |
| Brief Information | William Gilbert was an English physician and natural philosopher. He is known for his work on magnetism, distinguishing between magnetism and static electricity. His book "De Magnete" laid the foundations for the science of geomagnetism. |