Sir William Watson Cheyne | |
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| Born | 14 December 1852 |
| Died | 19 April 1932 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Education | University of Aberdeen |
| Awards | Lister Medal (1924) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Bacteriology |
Rear admiral Sir William Watson Cheyne, 1st Baronet, KCMG, CB, FRS, FRCS[1] (14 December 1852 – 19 April 1932) was a Scottish surgeon and bacteriologist who pioneered the use of antiseptic surgical methods in the United Kingdom.
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