William Kitchen Parker FRS FRMS was a British physician, zoologist and comparative anatomist. From a humble beginning he became Hunterian Professor of Anatomy and Physiology in the College of Surgeons of England.
William Kitchen Parker
The Royal Medal, also known as The Queen's Medal and The King's Medal, is a silver-gilt medal, of which three are awarded each year by the Royal Society, two for "the most important contributions to the advancement of natural knowledge" and one for "distinguished contributions in the applied sciences", done within the Commonwealth of Nations.
King George IV of the United Kingdom (pictured) initiated the Royal Medals during 1825.
Professor Ann Dowling: Cambridge University, 2019.
Professor Lewis Wolpert: University College London, UK, 2018.
Professor Tony Hunter: Salk Institute, US, 2014.