Caspar Wistar (physician)

Caspar Wistar (physician)

American physician (1761-1818)

Died aged 56VirgoUnited States

Biography

Caspar Wistar (September 13, 1761 – January 22, 1818) was an American physician and anatomist. He is sometimes referred to as Caspar Wistar the Younger, to distinguish him from his grandfather of the same name. The plant genus Wisteria is named for him.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • University of Pennsylvania

Family

Spouse(s)
Elizabeth Wistar
Parents
Richard Wistar
Siblings
Richard WistarThomas Wistar

Awards & honours (1)

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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Caspar Wistar (physician) died on January 22, 1818 at the age of 56.
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Caspar Wistar (physician) was born on September 13, 1761.
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Caspar Wistar (physician) was born in Philadelphia.
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Caspar Wistar (physician)'s zodiac sign is Virgo.
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Caspar Wistar (physician) is a citizen of United States.
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Caspar Wistar (physician) is known as anatomist, university teacher, physician.
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According to Wikidata, Caspar Wistar (physician)'s spouse is or was Elizabeth Wistar.

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