William Chester Minor
Surgeon and lexicographer of the OED
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Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the Oxford English Dictionary as a major lexicographical contributor. Served in the American Civil War as a surgeon. Later experienced mental health challenges and was committed to an asylum in England. While in the asylum, gathered and provided extensive quotes and definitions for the dictionary's compilation. Helped expand the understanding of English words and their usages through detailed documentation.
Contributed over 10,000 entries to the Oxford English Dictionary
Provided extensive quotations illustrating word usage
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