William Benjamin Carpenter
English biologist (1813–1885) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Benjamin Carpenter CB FRS (29 October 1813 – 19 November 1885)[1][2] was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist, and physiologist. He was instrumental in the early stages of the unified University of London.
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Born | (1813-10-29)29 October 1813 |
Died | 19 November 1885(1885-11-19) (aged 72) London, England |
Resting place | Highgate Cemetery 51.567°N 0.147°E / 51.567; 0.147 |
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Occupation(s) | Physiologist, neurologist, naturalist |
Years active | 1839–1879 |
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Spouse | Louisa Powell (ca 1813–1887) married 1840 |
Children | Five sons |
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