Sir William Bowman, Bt | |
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 Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet | |
| Born | 20 July 1816 Nantwich, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 29 March 1892 (aged 75) Holmbury St Mary, Surrey |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Bowman's Capsule Bowman's glands Bowman's layer Microscopes |
| Awards | Royal Medal (1842) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Surgeon Histologist Anatomist |
Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet (20 July 1816 – 29 March 1892) was an English surgeon, histologist and anatomist. He is best known for his research using microscopes to study various human organs, though during his lifetime he pursued a successful career as an ophthalmologist.