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William J. Morton

1846-07-03 – 1920-03-26

Portrait of William J. Morton
Portrait of William James Morton (1845–1920) from Physicians and Surgeons of America: A Collection of Biographical Sketches of the Regular Medical Profession, 1896, page 807Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

William James Morton (July 3, 1845 – March 26, 1920) was a United States physician, an authority in electrotherapeutics. During his career he was convicted for mail fraud, for which conviction he received a presidential pardon after serving some months in jail.

Occupation & Career

physician, inventor

Education

Harvard University

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Harvard University

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q16043600 — wikidata View source

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