Sir Patrick Geddes ( 2 October 1854 -- 17 April 1932 ) was a Scottish biologist , sociologist , geographer , philanthropist and pioneering town planner ( see List of urban theorists ) .
Sir Patrick Geddes ( 2 October 1854 -- 17 April 1932 ) was a Scottish biologist , sociologist , geographer , philanthropist and pioneering town planner .