William Shippen Jr. (October 21, 1736 – July 11, 1808), was the first systematic teacher of anatomy, surgery and obstetrics in Colonial America and founded the first maternity hospital in America. He was the 3rd Director General of Hospitals of the Continental Army.
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21 October 1736 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Died |
11 July 1808 (aged 71) Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Zodiac | Libra |
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