Thomas Gann was an Irish-born professional doctor who turned to amateur archaeology and made many important discoveries of Mayan ruins. Born on May 13, 1867, Gann's work helped to uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayan civilization. His findings have been invaluable to the study of Mayan culture and history.
Thomas Gann is a member of Explorer
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $50 billion
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.
