Birthdate: November 30, 1831
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Died: July 1, 1899
Sir William Henry Flower was an English surgeon, museum curator, and comparative anatomist known for his expertise in mammalian anatomy, particularly the primate brain. He supported Thomas Henry Huxley in a dispute with Richard Owen about the human brain. Flower’s contributions led to his appointment as the Director of the Natural History Museum in London, where he furthered knowledge of mammalian anatomy and established himself as a leading authority in the field.
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