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Adam Kuhn

1741-11-28 – 1817-07-05

Portrait of Adam Kuhn, physician in Philadelphia and one of the first professors at the College of Philadelphia (the later University of Pennsylvania).Credit: Unknown artist

Life & Legacy

Adam Kuhn (28 November 1741 – 5 July 1817) was an American physician and naturalist, and one of the earliest professors of medicine in a North American university.

Occupation & Career

naturalist, physician

Education

University of Edinburgh; Uppsala University

Legacy Highlights

Employer

University of Pennsylvania

Organizations & Memberships

American Philosophical Society

Education & Institutions

University of Edinburgh · Uppsala University

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Family Child

Hartman Kuhn

Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1953586 · wikidata

Sources & Provenance

Wikidata population candidate Q1953586 — wikidata View source

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