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Gilbert Dempster Fisher was born on 18 August, 1906 in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland, is a Scottish broadcaster, writer and naturalist. Discover Gilbert Dempster Fisher's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 78 years old?

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Occupation Writer, naturalist, broadcaster, administrator
Age 78 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 18 August 1906
Birthday 18 August
Birthplace Bishopton, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Date of death 11 July, 1985
Died Place North Berwick, East Lothian, UK
Nationality Scottish

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Who Is Gilbert Dempster Fisher's Wife?

His wife is Ella Veitch Shaw

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Children one son

Gilbert Dempster Fisher Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gilbert Dempster Fisher worth at the age of 78 years old? Gilbert Dempster Fisher’s income source is mostly from being a successful broadcaster. He is from Scottish. We have estimated Gilbert Dempster Fisher's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1906

Gilbert Dempster Fisher (1906–1985) was a Scottish broadcaster, writer and naturalist who achieved prominence on BBC Scottish Radio as a naturalist under the persona of 'the Hut Man'.

Gilbert D. Fisher was born on 18 August 1906 at Bishopton, Renfrewshire.

His father was William Duncan Fisher, an accountant, and his mother Mary McEwan Dempster.

1936

He was elected member of the British Ornithologists' Union in 1936.

Around that year, he settled down in a hut in the moors north of the village of Lochwinnoch in Renfrewshire.

1938

He published The Hut Man's Book in 1938, and it was re-published as a Puffin Story Book in 1950.

1939

During the 1939–45 war, he apparently joined the Royal Air Force.

1940

In 1940, he married Ella Veitch Shaw in Edinburgh and they had a son named Jeremy.

1941

According to the London Gazette, on 11 September 1941, he was promoted from Acting Flying Officer to Flying Officer on probation.

1948

His radio broadcasts under the persona of the Hut Man began on the BBC Home Service in Scotland on Monday 12 January 1948 at 5.25pm.

The programme on Children's Hour was called 'Hut-Country Walks' and it featured two children exploring the Hut Country with the Hut Man.

It was later called 'Exploring the Hut Country' and was broadcast every month or so.

This 'Hut Country' programme was very popular and he used his celebrity status to pioneer nature studies in Scottish schools.

1956

The last 'Exploring the Hut Country' programme was broadcast on 19 June 1956 at 5pm.

Fisher's broadcast career ended in 1956 when he was appointed director-secretary of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

1971

He was effectively in charge of Edinburgh Zoo until he retired in 1971.

1985

He died on 11 July 1985 at his home at North Berwick, East Lothian.

After school Fisher entered the business world and after ten years in business he retired to devote himself to nature studies.

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