Background
William Hunter was born on 23 May 1718, near East Kilbride, Scotland.
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
book
An Anatomical Description of the Human Gravid Uterus and Its Contents
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1375416693/?tag=2022091-20
Hunter's Lectures of Anatomy
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0444409106/?tag=2022091-20
Oral Sepsis as a Cause of Septic Gastritis, Toxic Neuritis, and Other Septic Conditions. with Illustrative Cases - Primary Source Edition
(This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1295711982/?tag=2022091-20
William Hunter
Edit ProfileEducation
At the age of 13 William Hunter entered the University of Glasgow to study theology, but after 5 years there he decided instead to study medicine and became an assistant to William Cullen, a well-known physician.
Hunter spent 3 years with Cullen, attended the University of Edinburgh for a year, and in 1740 went to London, where he studied with James Douglas, who encouraged him in anatomy, and William Smellie, from whom he developed his interest in obstetrics.
Career
Hunter decided to teach anatomy and opened a series of private lectures on anatomy and surgery in 1746 in London. He was a popular and respected teacher.
While teaching, Hunter was also engaged in obstetrical practice. In 1747 he was appointed assistant to the accoucheur at Middlesex Hospital, and in 1748 he became surgeon-accoucheur at the British Lying-in Hospital. Before Hunter, obstetrics had been the domain of the midwife, but his skill and methods helped elevate the discipline to a respected practice in medicine.
In recognition of his achievements he was awarded a medical degree by the University of Glasgow in 1750. His fame led to his appointment as physician extraordinary to Queen Charlotte in 1764 and as professor of anatomy at the newly opened Royal Academy of London 5 years later.
In the mid-1760 Hunter outlined a project for a museum to improve the teaching of medicine, surgery, and anatomy through illustration. This museum was opened in London in 1768 and contained natural-history specimens, medals, and a fine library of rare books as well as anatomical and pathological specimens.
Hunter published on many subjects, including fossil elephants, but his most famous work is the handsomely illustrated The Anatomy of the Human Gravid Uterus (1774), which includes accurate descriptions of the parts of the uterus and of the placenta. Together with his brother John Hunter, he also charted the system of the lymphatics.
John was a surgeon who achieved greater fame than William, and although the brothers had studied and worked together, they became rivals and were embroiled in many disputes over priority of discovery. William Hunter died on March 30, 1783.
Achievements
-
William Hunter was instrumental in improving the practice of obstetrics and establishing it as a medical discipline.
He was a leading teacher of anatomy, and the outstanding obstetrician of his day. His guidance and training of his ultimately more famous brother, John Hunter, was also of great importance.
Hunter gave his museum into trusteeship to be given to the University of Glasgow.
Works
book
-
An Anatomical Description of the Human Gravid Uterus and Its Contents
( This work has been selected by scholars as being cultur...)
-
Oral Sepsis as a Cause of Septic Gastritis, Toxic Neuritis, and Other Septic Conditions. with Illustrative Cases - Primary Source Edition
(This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. T...)
- Hunter's Lectures of Anatomy
-
An Anatomical Description of the Human Gravid Uterus and Its Contents
Membership
The Royal Academy of London, the Royal Society
Connections
William Hunter never married.
References
-
Born
-
Died
March 30, 1783 (aged 64) -
Nationality
Scottish -
Ethnicity