About William Gunn
Lived 1855 – 1922 (aged 66–67). William Gunn was a physician.
William Gunn (1855–1922) was one of Florida's first African-American medical doctors. He began his career working as a driver for a medical doctor at the Knott House. Gunn was born in Leon County, Florida in 1855. He was mentored by Dr. Betton, a Euro-American medical doctor who financed Gunn's education at Meharry Medical College after Gunn came to work for him as a driver.
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physician (1855–1922)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Gunn. https://biography.guide/william-gunn-physician/
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