William Burnett

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Sir William Burnett, M.D., KCB (1779February 16, 1861) was a British physician who served as Physician-General of the Royal Navy after June 9, 1832.

Although the title was later changed to 'Director-General of the Medical Department of the Navy' , he held that post until his retirement in 1855. In 1835 Burnett was also named as physician to King William IV.

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