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George W. Corner

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American anatomist and embryologist (1889-1981)

United StatesAcademicsLived 1889 to 1981 · aged 91
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George Washington Corner FRS FRSE was an American physician, embryologist and pioneer of the contraceptive pill. He received an outstanding ten honorary degrees from various universities. He played a critical role in the discovery of progesterone. He was described as both a medical historian and a humanist.

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Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Fellow of the Royal Society

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Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
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Lived 1889 to 1981 · aged 91
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