Samuel Powel Griffitts

Samuel Powel Griffitts

American physician

Died aged 66CancerUnited States

Biography

Samuel Powel Griffitts (July 21, 1759 – May 12, 1826, sometimes also written as "Griffiths") was an American medical doctor, widely regarded as the founder, in 1786, of the Philadelphia Dispensary (a free clinic for poor people). He was an early member of the American Philosophical Society, elected in 1785.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Family

Children
Hannah Morgan
Parents
William GriffittsAbigail Powel

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Samuel Powel Griffitts died on May 12, 1826 at the age of 66.
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Samuel Powel Griffitts was born on July 21, 1759.
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Samuel Powel Griffitts was born in Philadelphia.
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Samuel Powel Griffitts's zodiac sign is Cancer.
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Samuel Powel Griffitts is a citizen of United States.
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Samuel Powel Griffitts is known as physician.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Samuel Powel Griffitts.

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