William Tilbury Fox
Dermatologist and medical academic
Born
1836
189 years ago
Died
June 7th, 1879
146 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the field of dermatology during the 19th century. Served as a physician and a professor of dermatology at the University of London. Published important works on skin diseases and their treatments, which helped advance the understanding of various dermatological conditions. Advocated for the establishment of dermatology as a distinct medical specialty.
Authored key texts on dermatology
Pioneered academic dermatology in Britain
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