Sir William Bowman 1st Baronet Scientist

Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet (20 July 1816 – 29 March 1892) was an English surgeon, histologist and anatomist. He is best known for his research using microscopes to study various human organs, though during his lifetime he pursued a successful career as an ophthalmologist.

Personal facts

Sir William Bowman 1st Baronet
Alias (AKA)Baronet of Holmbury St Mary
Birth dateJuly 20, 1816
Birth place
Cheshire , England , Nantwich
Nationality
England
Date of deathMarch 29, 1892
Place of death
Surrey , Holmbury St Mary
Known for
Microscope

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