Thomas Gann

Explorer

Birthday May 13, 1867

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Ireland

DEATH DATE Feb 24, 1936 (68)

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About

Professional doctor turned amateur archaeologist who made many important findings of Mayan ruins.

Before Fame

Living in British-controlled Honduras sparked his interest in the Mayans, who until then were not well known.

Trivia

He traveled to the Yucatan exploring the traces of the ancient civilizations that used to be there.

Family Life

He grew up as the son of well-to-do parents, William Gann of Whitstable and Rose Garvey.

Associated With

Captain James Cook was another famous British explorer.