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William Charles Osman Hill

1901 – 1975

British anthropologist and anatomist

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Lived 1901 – 1975 (aged 73). William Charles Osman Hill was a British anthropologist, primatologist, mammalogist, zoologist and anatomist, known for Primates: Comparative Anatomy and Taxonomy.

William Charles Osman Hill FRSE FZS FLS FRAI (13 July 1901 – 25 January 1975) was a British anatomist, primatologist, and a leading authority on primate anatomy during the 20th century. He is best known for his nearly completed eight-volume series, Primates: Comparative Anatomy and Taxonomy, which covered all living and extinct primates known at the time in full detail and contained illustrations created by his wife, Yvonne. Schooled at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Birmingham and University of Birmingham, he went on to publish 248 works and accumulated a vast collection of primate specimens that are now stored at the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

Early life and education William Charles Osman Hill was born on 13 July 1901

He was educated first at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys in Birmingham, The Primate Society of Great Britain named their Osman Hill Medal award after him.

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Birth century
Known for
Primates: Comparative Anatomy and Taxonomy
Education
University of Birmingham, King Edward's School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, University of Edinburgh
Awards
Makdougall Brisbane Prize

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Who was William Charles Osman Hill?

British anthropologist and anatomist (1901-1975)

When was William Charles Osman Hill born?

William Charles Osman Hill was born on 13 July 1901.

When did William Charles Osman Hill die?

William Charles Osman Hill died on 25 January 1975.

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William Charles Osman Hill was an anthropologist, primatologist, mammalogist, zoologist and anatomist.

What was William Charles Osman Hill known for?

William Charles Osman Hill was known for Primates: Comparative Anatomy and Taxonomy.

What nationality was William Charles Osman Hill?

William Charles Osman Hill was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Charles Osman Hill

· Wikidata: Q8006732

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