William Shippen Jr.
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For other people named William Shippen, see William Shippen (disambiguation).
William Shippen Jr. (October 21, 1736 – July 11, 1808), was the first systematic teacher of anatomy, surgery and obstetrics in Colonial America and founded the first maternity hospital in America.[1] He was the 3rd Director General of Hospitals of the Continental Army.[2]
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William Shippen, Jr. | |
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3rd Surgeon General of the United States Army | |
In office 1775–1777 | |
Preceded by | John Morgan |
Succeeded by | John Cochran |
Personal details | |
Born | (1736-10-21)October 21, 1736 Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | July 11, 1808(1808-07-11) (aged 71) Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Spouse | Alice Lee |
Children | Anne Hume Shippen |
Parent(s) | William Shippen Sr. Susannah Harrison |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey University of Edinburgh Medical School |
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