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Thomas Willis
1621Jan, 27

Thomas Willis

Thomas Willis, English physician and anatomist (d. 1675)
Thomas Willis FRS (27 January 1621 – 11 November 1675) was an English doctor who played an important part in the history of anatomy, neurology and psychiatry. He was a founding member of the Royal Society.

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    Plymouth Colony

    Myles Standish is appointed as first military commander of the English Plymouth Colony in North America.
  • 16Mar

    Plymouth Colony

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  • 22Mar

    Wampanoag people

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  • 21Jun

    Battle of White Mountain

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