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William Hunter

1718-05-23 – 1783-03-30

Portrait of William Hunter
William Hunter (1718–1783) title QS:P1476,en:"William Hunter (1718–1783) "label QS:Len,"William Hunter (1718–1783) "Credit: Allan Ramsay

Life & Legacy

William Hunter (23 May 1718 – 30 March 1783) was a Scottish anatomist and physician. He was a leading teacher of anatomy, and the outstanding obstetrician of his day. His guidance and training of his equally famous brother, John Hunter, was also of great importance.

Occupation & Career

anatomist, gynecologist, surgeon, physiologist, art collector, physician

Education

University of Glasgow; St George's, University of London

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Fellow of the Royal Society

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society

Organizations & Memberships

French Academy of Sciences · Royal Society of London

Education & Institutions

St George's, University of London · University of Glasgow

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Family & Relationships

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q944360 — wikidata View source

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