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William Sharpey

Scottish physiologist · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Lived 1802 to 1880 · aged 78

William Sharpey FRS FRSE LLD was a Scottish anatomist and physiologist. Sharpey became the outstanding exponent of experimental biology and is described as the "father of British physiology".

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Baly Medal1873
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1802 to 1880 · aged 78