William Withering FRS was an English botanist, geologist, chemist, physician and first systematic investigator of the bioactivity of digitalis.
Withering was born in Wellington, Shropshire, the son of a surgeon. He trained as a physician and... Wikipedia
Born: March 17, 1741, Wellington, Telford, United Kingdom
Died: October 6, 1799 (age 58 years), Sparkbrook, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Academic advisor: William Cullen
Grandchild: Beriah Botfield
Grandparents: George Hector and Elizabeth Brookes