William Benjamin Carpenter

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1813 – 1885

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Who was William Benjamin Carpenter?

William Benjamin Carpenter MD CB FRS was an English physician, invertebrate zoologist and physiologist. He was instrumental in the early stages of the unified University of London.

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Born
Oct 29, 1813
Exeter
Also known as
  • William Carpenter
  • William B. Carpenter
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Religion
  • Unitarianism
Nationality
  • England
Profession
Education
  • University College London
  • University of Edinburgh
Died
Nov 19, 1885
London
Resting place
Highgate Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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