Listed In: Biologists
Birthdate: April 1, 1578
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Folkestone, England
Died: June 3, 1657
William Harvey, an English physician, is recognized for his pioneering research in anatomy and physiology. He is acknowledged as the first physician to offer a comprehensive account of the systemic circulation and the characteristics of blood propelled by the heart throughout the body. While previous scholars had set the foundation for his ideas, Harvey’s input significantly propelled the study of the circulatory system forward. His discoveries have had a lasting influence on the realms of medicine and biology.
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