William Thompson Sedgwick, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Thompson Sedgwick

American microbiologist

Date of Birth: 29-Dec-1855

Place of Birth: West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Date of Death: 25-Jan-1921

Profession: university teacher, microbiologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

William Thompson Sedgwick (December 29, 1855 – January 25, 1921) was a teacher, epidemiologist, bacteriologist, and a key figure in shaping public health in the United States.
He was president of many scientific and professional organizations during his lifetime including president of the American Public Health Association in 1915.
He was one of three founders of the joint MIT-Harvard School of Public Health in 1913.