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William Heberden


(b. Aug. 13, 1710, Southwark, London – d. May 17, 1801, Pall Mall, St James's, Westminster, London )

Gender: M

Dr William Heberden (1710-1801) was a doctor who practised in Cambridge from 1739-1749 and then moved to London, where he ran a successful practice for thirty years. In 1761 he became personal physician to the Queen

Also known as:

  • William Heberden




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