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William Branson

1874 – 1950

British physician

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Lived 1874 – 1950 (aged 75). William Branson was a British physician and writer.

William Philip Sutcliffe Branson CBE FRCP (17 September 1874–5 March 1950) was a senior British physician and author.

Biography

Born on 17 September 1874 in Calcutta, India, William Branson was educated at Bedford School, at Trinity College, Cambridge, and at the Medical College of St Bartholomew's Hospital. He was Consultant Physician at the Royal Free Hospital and at St Andrew's Hospital, Dollis Hill. During the First World War he joined the Duchess of Westminster's Hospital at Le Touquet and, in 1916, was made Consultant Physician to the Fifth Army, British Expeditionary Force, with Colonel's rank. He was Associate Examiner in Medicine for the University of London.

The brother of The Right Hon. Sir George Arthur Harwin Branson PC (the grandfather of Sir Richard Branson), William Branson died at Bury St Edmunds on 5 March 1950.

Publications

Medical Morbid Anatomy and Pathology, 1909, Songs and Sober Pieces, 1938.

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Education
Trinity College
Awards
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London
Also known as
William Philip Sutcliffe Branson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Branson?

British physician

When was William Branson born?

William Branson was born on 17 September 1874 in Kolkata.

When did William Branson die?

William Branson died on 5 March 1950 in Bury St Edmunds.

What was William Branson's occupation?

William Branson was a physician and writer.

What nationality was William Branson?

William Branson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Branson

· Wikidata: Q17421314

· DBpedia: William Branson (physician)

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