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Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
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William Williams Keen
1837-01-19 – 1932-06-07
Life & Legacy
William Williams Keen Jr. (January 19, 1837 – June 7, 1932) was an American physician and the first brain surgeon in the United States. During his lifetime, Keen worked with six American presidents.
Occupation & Career
military physician, medical author, surgeon, neurosurgeon, pharmacist, physician
Education
Brown University; Thomas Jefferson University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons; doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris · Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
Organizations & Memberships
American Philosophical Society · Royal Academy of Medicine of Belgium
Education & Institutions
Brown University · Thomas Jefferson University
Verified Legacy Record
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doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris
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Family Child
Corrine Keen
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Family Child
Florence Keen
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Family Child
Dora Keen
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Family Spouse
Emma Corinna Borden
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Sources & Provenance
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