William Turner (University Principal)
- William Turner (University Principal)
Sir William Turner (born 7 January 1832 in Lancaster, died 15 February 1916 in Edinburgh) was a British anatomist and was the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1903 to 1916.
Turner was educated at various private schools, and afterwards studied medicine at St. Bartholomew's hospital, and graduated M.B. from the University of London. In 1854 he became senior demonstrator in anatomy at the University of Edinburgh. Turner was appointed Professor of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh in 1867.
Turner held the position of president of the General Medical Council from 1898 to 1904, and in 1900 was president of the British Association. He was knighted in 1886 and made a K.C.B. in 1901. Turner was best known as a brain surgeon, and published various valuable papers on the subject. He died at Edinburgh Feb. 15 1916.
Turner House in Pollock Halls of Residence at the University of Edinburgh is named after him.
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* University of Edinburgh
* General Medical Council
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