About Sampson Handley
Lived 1872 – 1962 (aged 89). Sampson Handley was a British military physician and surgeon.
William Sampson Handley MD, MS, FRCS (12 April 1872 – 1962) was an English surgeon who influenced the development of cancer surgery.
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Who was Sampson Handley?
English surgeon (1872-1962)
When was Sampson Handley born?
Sampson Handley was born on 12 April 1872 in Loughborough.
When did Sampson Handley die?
Sampson Handley died on 18 March 1962 in Malvern.
What was Sampson Handley's occupation?
Sampson Handley was a military physician and surgeon.
What nationality was Sampson Handley?
Sampson Handley was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sampson Handley. https://biography.guide/sampson-handley/
MLA: "Sampson Handley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sampson-handley/.
Chicago: "Sampson Handley." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sampson-handley/.
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