William Hewson (surgeon)

William Hewson
Born(1739-11-14)14 November 1739
Hexham
Died1 May 1774(1774-05-01) (aged 34)
Known forhaematology
SpousePolly Stevenson
AwardsCopley Medal (1769)
Scientific career
FieldsSurgery
anatomist
physiologist

William Hewson (14 November 1739 – 1 May 1774) was a British surgeon, anatomist and physiologist who has been referred to as the "father of haematology".

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