Jenner, William (1815–1898)

British physician. In 1844 he became MD, and in 1847 began a course of investigation by which he eventually proved the distinction between typhus and typhoid. He was professor of medicine at University College, physician to several great hospitals, and medical adviser to the royal family, attending the Prince of Wales in his attack of typhoid. He was in 1881 elected president of the College of Physicians. His writings include important works on fever and diphtheria. Jenner was born in Chatham, England, and was educated at University College, London. He was made a baron in 1868.