William Thompson Sedgwick
American microbiologist (1855-1921) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 65
William Thompson Sedgwick was a teacher, epidemiologist, bacteriologist, and a key figure in shaping public health in the United States. Focused on eliminating typhoid, Sedgwick helped create the Sedgwick-Rafter method, a way to count the prevalence of waterborne microorganisms.
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He later advocated for the United States' first citywide sand filter for water purification, installed in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1921 · aged 65
