William Sharpey

William Sharpey ( born April 1, 1802 in Arbroath, Scotland, † April 11, 1880 in London) was a British anatomist and physiologist.

Life

Sharpey graduated with M. D. from. He taught and conducted research as a professor in London. He was correspondent and friend of Charles Darwin. Sharpey contributed to the anatomical standard work Quain 's Anatomy. He was a member of the Senate of the University of London.

Sharpey was elected in 1839 as a member ( "Fellow" ) in the Royal Society of Edinburgh. He was from 1853 to 1872 and secretary from 1872 to 1874 Vice- President of the Royal Society. According to him, the Sharpey's fibers are named.

Sharpey died in Torrington Square No. 50 in London. He was buried in the Abbey graveyard in his hometown of Arbroath.