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. [1] He was the 3rd Director General of Hospitals of the Continental Army. [2]

William Shippen, Jr. (born Oct. 21, 1736, Philadelphia, Pa. [U.S.]—died July 11, 1808, Philadelphia) was the first systematic teacher of anatomy, surgery, and obstetrics in the United States. He was also one of the first to use dissected human bodies in …

William Shippen, Jr., son of William Shippen and Susanna Harrison, was born in Philadelphia on October 21, 1736. He received a sound classical education intertwined with firm religious guidance at the Rev. Dr. Samuel Finley’s Nottingham Academy.

William Shippen Sr. (October 1, 1712 – November 4, 1801) was an American physician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also a civic and educational leader who represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress.

Jan 28, 2020 · John Morgan and William Shippen, Jr. stood shoulder to shoulder in the crowd outside of old Westminster Hall on September 22, 1761. They were awaiting the appearance of the empire’s new king, George III, and queen, Charlotte …

Oct 26, 2023 · William Shippen Jr. (1736–1808) was a prominent medical person in early American history. Born in Philadelphia in 1736, he came from a well-connected family and received his training at the University of Edinburgh, at the time considered the best medical school in the English-speaking world.

Jun 12, 2023 · William Shippen, Jr.,: Pioneer in American medical education; a biographical essay. With notes, and the original text of Shippen's student diary, ... of the American Philosophical Society) by Betsy Copping Corner

William Shippen (MP) (1673–1743), English Member of Parliament William Shippen Sr. (1712–1801), American physician William Shippen Jr. (1738–1808), his son, American physician

A father of eight, Dr. William Shippen, Jr. died in 1808. Though he was often controversial, his pioneering practices of midwifery, lecturing skills, and furthering of science and anatomy in America earned him a place in history.

Feb 3, 2023 · William Shippen Jr. 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.