Sir William Bowman, 1st Baronet

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Born	July 20, 1816 • Nantwich • England
Died	March 29, 1892 (aged 75) • near Dorking • England
Notable Works	“The Physiological Anatomy and Physiology of Man”
Subjects Of Study	Bowman’s capsule • Bowman’s membrane • eye • kidney • skeletal muscle • urine

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