William Shippen Jr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Shippen Jr.

(1736–1808); American physician, professor, and Continental Army officer

Date of Birth: 21-Oct-1736

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 11-Jul-1808

Profession: physician, university teacher, military physician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Shippen Jr.
(October 21, 1736 – July 11, 1808), was the first systematic teacher of anatomy, surgery and obstetrics in Colonial America and founded the first maternity hospital in America.
He was the 3rd Director General of Hospitals of the Continental Army.