About William Twining
Lived 1790 – 1835 (aged 44–45). William Twining was a British military personnel and military surgeon.
William Twining (1790–1835) was a British military surgeon who practiced in the Indian Subcontinent.
Early life William Twining was born in 1790. For two years, he worked as an anatomy demonstrator for Joshua Brookes. In his description, he said that it was "endemic cachexia of the tropical countries that are subject to paludal exhalations", and then listed characteristics which match contemporary understanding of the disease.
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Who was William Twining?
British military surgeon
When was William Twining born?
William Twining was born in 1790.
When did William Twining die?
William Twining died on 25 August 1835 in Kolkata.
What was William Twining's occupation?
William Twining was a military personnel and military surgeon.
What nationality was William Twining?
William Twining was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Twining (military physician)
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