Patrick Geddes Scientist

Sir Patrick Geddes FRSE (2 October 1854 – 17 April 1932) was a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner (see List of urban theorists). He is known for his innovative thinking in the fields of urban planning and sociology.He introduced the concept of "region" to architecture and planning and coined the term "conurbation".An energetic Francophile, Geddes was the founder of the Collège des Écossais (Scots College) an international teaching establishment in Montpellier, France.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 02, 1854
Birth place	Scotland , Ballater , Aberdeenshire (historic)
Nationality	Scotland
Date of death	April 17, 1932
Place of death	Collège des Écossais Montpellier , France
Education	Royal School of Mines
Known for	Conurbation