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GILBERT CLOSE

Photograph of GILBERT CLOSE Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
GILBERT
Surname
CLOSE
Occupation
Secretary to President Wilson

The Name Gilbert

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Bright pledge or one whose promise shines brightly.
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