William Cullen

Physician and chemist known for clinical thermometry

William Cullen - Physician and chemist known for clinical thermometry
Born

April 15th, 1710
314 years ago

Died

February 5th, 1790
235 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Contributed significantly to the fields of medicine and chemistry in the 18th century. Developed a systematic approach to clinical observation and introduced methods for measuring body temperature. Established the first medical school at the University of Edinburgh, which became a model for medical education. Published influential works, including 'First Lines of the Practice of Physic', which detailed clinical treatments. His teachings influenced a generation of physicians.

Developed clinical thermometry

Established a medical school at Edinburgh

Published 'First Lines of the Practice of Physic'

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