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William Harvey

(1578–1657) Physician

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William Harvey was a physician, best known for The Visitations of Northamptonshire Made in 1564 and 1618-19.

Quick Facts About William Harvey

Born
April 1, 1578
Died
June 3, 1657
Profession
Physician
Notable works
The Visitations of Northamptonshire Made in 1564 and 1618-19

About William Harvey

William Harvey was an English physician who made influential contributions to anatomy and physiology. He was the first known physician to describe completely, and in detail, pulmonary and systemic circulation as well as the specific process of blood being pumped to the brain and the rest of the body by the heart.

Biography source: Wikipedia

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