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Mar 26, 1850 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Died on 04 Mar 1921 (aged 70)
American anatomist, pathologist and curator
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About William Fiske Whitney
- William Fiske Whitney (26 March 1850 – 4 March 1921) was an American anatomist, curator, and pathologist.
- Whitney was a pioneer in the field of the medical museum and originator of the method of quick diagnosis.
- An obituary describes him as "another of those early pioneers in pathology and the use of the microscope on this continent of whom his contemporaries, the late Sir William Osler and Prof.
- William H.
- Welch are notable examples." He specialized in anatomy, becoming one of the top experts in the country.
- Later, he was much sought after by the courts for his exceptional anatomical knowledge, especially in determining if poison had any bearing on a case.
