Ludwig Wilhelm Gilbert (August 12, 1769 – March 7, 1824)[1] was a German physicist and chemist, and professor of physics at the University of Leipzig.

After studying mathematics and geography in the University of Halle, he was appointed as professor in 1795.

In 1811, he was appointed as professor of physics at the University of Leipzig, and remained in that post until his death.

[3] This article contains content from the Owl Edition of Nordisk familjebok, a Swedish encyclopedia published between 1904 and 1926, now in the public domain.

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