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Robert Willan

1757-11-12 – 1812-04-07

Portrait of Robert Willan
Portrait of Robert Willan (1757-1812), English physician, founder of dermatologyCredit: Painting by unknown, Photographed by A. C. Cooper.

Life & Legacy

Robert Willan (12 November 1757 – 7 April 1812) was an English physician best known for establishing the first systematic classification of skin diseases and is widely regarded as the founder of modern dermatology.

Occupation & Career

physician

Education

University of Edinburgh

Faith & Community

Quakers

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society

Church

Quakers

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Society of London

Education & Institutions

University of Edinburgh

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1488086 — wikidata View source

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