Thomas Willis was an English doctor who played an important part in the history of the science of anatomy, neurology and psychiatry. He was a co-founder of the Royal Society (1662). Born in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, Willis worked as a physician in Westminster, London, and from 1660 until his death was Sedleian Professor of Natural Philosophy at Oxford. He was a pioneer in research into the anatomy of the brain, nervous system and muscles. Wikipedia
Father Occupation: Peasant/Small Farmer, Estate Administrator Also Thomas Willis, the father was a small farmer who became the steward of the manor of Great Bedwyn. galileo.rice.edu/Catalog/NewFiles/willis.html
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