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William Shippen Jr.

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Gender Male
Death215 years ago
Date of birth October 21,1736
Zodiac sign Libra
Born Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Date of died July 11,1808
DiedGermantown
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Children Anne Shippen
Parents William Shippen Sr.
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William Shippen Jr. Life story


William Shippen Jr. , was the first systematic teacher of anatomy, surgery and obstetrics in Colonial America and founded the first maternity hospital in America. He was the 3rd Director General of Hospitals of the Continental Army.

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