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William Shippen Sr.
American physician and civic and educational leader (1712–1801) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Shippen Sr. (October 1, 1712 – November 4, 1801) was an American physician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also a civic and educational leader who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress.
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William Shippen | |
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![]() Etching of William Shippen Sr. by Max Rosenthal | |
Born | (1712-10-01)October 1, 1712 |
Died | November 4, 1801(1801-11-04) (aged 89) |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Anatomy |
Spouse |
Susannah Harrison (m. 1735) |
Children | 2, including William |
Relatives | Edward Shippen (grandfather) Edward Shippen III (brother) Anne Shippen (granddaughter) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Medicine |
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