William Cheselden was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession. Via the medical missionary Benjamin Hobson, his work also helped revolutionize medical... Wikipedia
Born: October 19, 1688, Somerby, United Kingdom
Died: April 10, 1752 (age 63 years), Bath, United Kingdom
Known for: lithotomy
Parents: Deborah Cheselden and George Cheselden