Births on October 19

William Cheselden

Born on October 19, 1688

William Cheselden, English surgeon and anatomist (d. 1752)

William Cheselden (; 19 October 1688 – 10 April 1752) was an English surgeon and teacher of anatomy and surgery, who was influential in establishing surgery as a scientific medical profession. Via the medical missionary Benjamin Hobson, his work also helped revolutionize medical practices in China and Japan in the 19th century.

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Events on 1688

1 Nov

Glorious Revolution
William III of Orange sets out a second time from Hellevoetsluis in the Netherlands to seize the crowns of England, Scotland and Ireland from King James II of England during the Glorious Revolution.
9 Nov

William III of England
Glorious Revolution: William of Orange captures Exeter.
9 Dec

Battle of Reading (1688)
Glorious Revolution: Williamite forces defeat Jacobites at Battle of Reading, forcing flight of James II from the country.
11 Dec

James II of England
Glorious Revolution: James II of England, while trying to flee to France, allegedly throws the Great Seal of the Realm into the River Thames.

Births on October 19

William Cheselden

Born on October 19, 1688

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Glorious Revolution

William III of England

Battle of Reading (1688)

James II of England