William Russell (physician)
William Russell | |
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| Born | 22 April 1852 Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Died | 11 August 1940 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | University of Edinburgh |
| Occupation | Professor of Medicine |
| Years active | 1875-1919 |
| Known for | Description of Russell bodies Support for women in medicine |
| Title | President of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh |
| Term | 1916-1918 |
| Predecessor | Alexander Hugh Freeland Barbour |
| Successor | Sir Robert William Philip |
| Spouse | Beatrice Ritchie (married 1873) |
| Children | 6 children |
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Dr William Russell FRCPE LLD, (22 April 1852 – 11 August 1940) was a Scottish pathologist and physician who became Professor of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and president of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. He was the first to describe the cellular inclusion particles known as Russell bodies. He was an early supporter of medical education for women.