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William Hewson

British physiologist · Doctors · Lived 1739 to 1774 · aged 34

William Hewson was a British surgeon, anatomist and physiologist who has been referred to as the "father of haematology".

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Doctors
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Doctor
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Lived 1739 to 1774 · aged 34