William Cheselden
William Cheselden | |
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Portrait of William Cheselden by van der Gucht, c. 1733 | |
| Born | 19 October 1688 Somerby, Leicestershire, England |
| Died | 10 April 1752 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | English |
| Known for | Lithotomy |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | surgery |
| Institutions | St George's Hospital |
William Cheselden (/ˈtʃɛsəldən/; 19 October 1688 – 10 April 1752) 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 practices in China and Japan in the 19th century.