William Cheselden
William Cheselden was born on October 19, 1688. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About William Cheselden
William Cheselden (; 19 October 1688 – 10 April 1752) was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession. Via the medical missionary Benjamin Hobson, his work also helped revolutionize medical practices in China and Japan in the 19th century.