William Thomas Councilman
1854–1933 (age 79)
Pathologist/Physician
Biography
William Thomas Councilman was a respected pathologist and physician whose research into infectious diseases and tissue pathology advanced both medical knowledge and clinical practice. He combined rigorous observation with a calm confidence that comforted patients and colleagues alike.
Councilman’s publications and leadership at medical institutions helped nurture the next generation of physicians, and his thoughtful mentorship is remembered as fondly as his scientific accomplishments.