William Hewson | |
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| Born | 14 November 1739 |
| Died | 1 May 1774 (aged 34) |
| Known for | haematology |
| Awards | Copley Medal (1769) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Surgery 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".[1]
- ^ Doyle, Derek (May 2006). "William Hewson (1739–74): the father of haematology". British Journal of Haematology. 133 (4): 375–81. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2006.06037.x. PMID 16643443. S2CID 35774229.