William Cheselden, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Cheselden

English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery

Date of Birth: 19-Oct-1688

Place of Birth: Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 10-Apr-1752

Profession: teacher, surgeon, painter, anatomist, ophthalmologist, urologist

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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.