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William Hunter (anatomist)

William Hunter
Portrait by Allan Ramsay
Born23 May 1718 (1718-05-23)
Died30 March 1783 (1783-03-31) (aged 64)
NationalityBritish
Alma materUniversity of Glasgow
University of Edinburgh
Scientific career
FieldsAnatomy, Obstetrics
William Hunter's microscope, Hunterian Museum, Glasgow

William Hunter FRS (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.


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