William Heberden the Younger
William Heberden the Younger (1767–1845) was a British physician and medical writer. He was the son of William Heberden, who is often referred to as "the Elder" to distinguish him from his son. Heberden the Younger is best known for his work on chickenpox and smallpox, and for his descriptions of the symptoms of angina pectoris.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Heberden was born in London in 1767, the son of William Heberden the Elder, a prominent physician. He studied medicine at St John's College, Cambridge, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree in 1788.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing his studies, Heberden practiced medicine in London. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1791. Heberden is best known for his work on chickenpox and smallpox. He was the first to distinguish between the two diseases, which were often confused at the time. He also described the symptoms of angina pectoris in detail, following on from the work of his father.
Later life and death[edit | edit source]
Heberden retired from practice in 1823 and died in 1845.
Works[edit | edit source]
Heberden's most notable works include:
- Commentaries on the History and Cure of Diseases (1802)
- A Letter to Dr. Heberden on the Angina Pectoris (1809)
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