Thomas Willis, 17th century English physician, 1742. Artist: George Vertue

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Thomas Willis, 17th century English physician, 1742. Willis (1621-1675) was the first in modern times to notice the sweetish taste of diabetic urine in diabetes mellitus. He also studied the brain and nervous system and was one of the founders of the Royal Society.

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