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Charles Singer
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British historian ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Charles Joseph Singer (2 November 1876 – 10 June 1960) was a British historian of science, technology, and medicine . He served as medical officer in the British Army .
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british historian of science and medicine
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british historian of science
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