Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet

Sir William Bowman, Bt
Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet
Born20 July 1816
Nantwich, Cheshire, England
Died29 March 1892(1892-03-29) (aged 75)
NationalityEnglish
Known forBowman's Capsule
Bowman's glands
Bowman's layer
Microscopes
AwardsRoyal Medal (1842)
Scientific career
FieldsSurgeon
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.