Charles Sedgwick Minot

1852–1914 (age 62)

Anatomist/Medical Educator

Biography

Charles Sedgwick Minot devoted his life to the study of the human body, earning distinction as a pioneering anatomist and educator. His careful research, conducted during an era of rapidly expanding medical knowledge, helped guide generations of physicians through the complexities of human structure and function.

Beyond his laboratories, Minot was a valued teacher and mentor who inspired students with both rigor and compassion, leaving a legacy of thoughtful scholarship that continued to shape medical education long after his passing.