William Cheselden
English surgeon (1688–1752) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Cheselden (/ˈtʃɛsəldən/; 19 October 1688 – 10 April 1752) was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession. Via the medical missionary Benjamin Hobson, his work also helped revolutionize medical practices in China and Japan in the 19th century.
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William Cheselden | |
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Born | 19 October 1688 |
Died | 10 April 1752 (1752-04-11) (aged 63) |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Lithotomy |
Scientific career | |
Fields | surgery |
Institutions | St George's Hospital |
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