William Henry ( 1774 - 1836 )

Birth: Manchester, Lancashire, England (12 December 1774) Death: Manchester, Lancashire (02 September 1836) Burial: Cross Street Unitarian Chapel, Manchester, Lancashire Profession: Physician Research Field: Chemistry Education: MD (1807, Edinburgh) Career: Communicated to the Royal Chemistry Society on chemical subjects; assisted his father in practice, Manchester; published "Epitome of chemistry" (later entitled "The elements of experimental chemistry") (1801); Physician, Manchester Infirmary; gave up medical practice and devoted himself to his father's lucrative chemical business Memberships: FGS Membership: Fellow Election Date: 23/02/1809 Medals/Prizes: Copley Medal 1808.