William Hunter
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William Hunter
Summary
William Hunter is a human[1]. Born in East Kilbride[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1718[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 30, 1783[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6], gynecologist[7], surgeon[8], physiologist[9], and art collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- William Hunter was born in East Kilbride[2].
- William Hunter died in London[4].
- William Hunter was born on May 23, 1718[3].
- William Hunter died on March 30, 1783[5].
- Burial took place at St James’s Church, Piccadilly[12].
- William Hunter held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
- William Hunter worked as an anatomist[6].
- William Hunter's professions included gynecologist[7].
- William Hunter's professions included surgeon[8].
- William Hunter worked as a physiologist[9].
- William Hunter's professions included art collector[10].
- William Hunter's professions included physician[14].
- William Hunter's field of work was anatomy[15].
- William Hunter's field of work was midwifery[16].
- William Hunter was educated at University of Glasgow[17].
- William Hunter's education included a stint at St George's, University of London[18].
- A notable student of William Hunter was Charles Bell[19].
- A notable student of William Hunter was Charles White[20].
- A notable student of William Hunter was John Hunter[21].
- William Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
- William Hunter was a member of Royal Society[23].
- William Hunter was a member of French Academy of Sciences[24].
- William Hunter is recorded as male[25].
- William Hunter's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- William Hunter's Commons category is recorded as William Hunter (anatomist)[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in East Kilbride[2], William Hunter… he was born on May 23, 1718[3].
Education
Educated at University of Glasgow[17], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31] and St George's, University of London[18], a medical school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1733[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anatomist[6], gynecologist[7], surgeon[8], physiologist[9], art collector[10], and physician[14]. Fields of work include anatomy[15], a branch of biology[35] and midwifery[16], a medical profession[36], in Colombia[37]. Notable students include Charles Bell[19], an anatomist[38], 1774–1842[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[41], specialised in physiology[42]; Charles White[20], a physician[43], 1728–1813[44], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[45], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[46]; and John Hunter[21], a military physician[47], 1728–1793[48], of Kingdom of Great Britain[49], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[50].
Recognition
William Hunter received the Fellow of the Royal Society[22].
Death and Burial
William Hunter died on March 30, 1783[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at St James’s Church, Piccadilly[12].
Why It Matters
William Hunter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (159 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was William Hunter born?
William Hunter was born in East Kilbride[2].
Where did William Hunter die?
William Hunter died in London[4].
What did William Hunter do for work?
William Hunter worked as anatomist[6], gynecologist[7], surgeon[8], physiologist[9], and art collector[10].
Where did William Hunter go to school?
William Hunter was educated at University of Glasgow[17] and St George's, University of London[18].
What awards did William Hunter receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[22].