William Shippen Sr.

William Shippen
Etching of William Shippen Sr. by Max Rosenthal
Born(1712-10-01)October 1, 1712
DiedNovember 4, 1801(1801-11-04) (aged 89)
NationalityAmerican
Known forAnatomy
Spouse
Susannah Harrison
(m. 1735)
Children2, including William
RelativesEdward Shippen (grandfather)
Edward Shippen III (brother)
Anne Shippen (granddaughter)
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine

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.