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Charles BellCharles Bell Charles Bell Scottish surgeon, anatomist, artist and theologian (1774–1842) For other people named Charles Bell, see Charles Bell (disambiguation). Sir Charles Bell KH FRS FRSE FRCSE MWS (12 November 1774 – 28 April 1842) was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist, physiologist, neurologist, artist, and philosophical theologian. Bell discovered the difference between sensory nerves and motor nerves in the spinal cord, and also described Bell's palsy. Quick facts Born, Died ... Sir Charles Bell KH FRS FRSE FRCSE Born (1774-11-12)12 November 1774 Edinburgh, Scotland Died 28 April 1842(1842-04-28) (aged 67) Hallow, Worcestershire, England Alma mater University of Edinburgh Known for authority on the human nervous system Awards Royal Medal (1829) Scientific career Fields anatomy Institutions surgeon, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (1799–)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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