George Sumner Huntington
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For the physician who is the eponymous researcher of Huntington's disease, see George Huntington.
Dr. George Sumner Huntington (March 21, 1861[1] – January 5, 1927[1]) was a medical doctor, a researcher into comparative anatomy, and a college professor. For thirty-five years he was a professor of anatomy at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.[2][3]
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George Sumner Huntington | |
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Born | March 21, 1861 Hartford, Connecticut |
Died | January 5, 1927 (1927-01-06) (aged 65) |
Occupation | Professor, Doctor |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Science, Medicine |
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He had attended the college he taught at and graduated in 1897 with honors, winning 1st place in both the Harsen prize for Clinical Reports and for Proficiency in Examination.[4] Among other degrees he received was an honorary Bachelor of Laws from Jefferson Medical College in 1907.[5]