Peter Chamberlen
Pierre (Peter) Chamberlen was the name of two brothers, the sons of Guillaume (William) Chamberlen (c. 1540 – 1596), a Huguenot surgeon who fled from Paris to England in 1576. They are famous for inventing the modern use of obstetrical forceps. It remained a family secret for over a century.
Read more about Peter Chamberlen: Peter The Elder, Peter The Younger, Later Chamberlens
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