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BIOLOGY AND ITS MAKERS 



Although described as choleric and hasty, he had also 

 winning qualities, so that he retained warm friendships 

 throughout his life, and was at all times held in high respect. 



Fig. io. — William Harvey, 1578-1667. 



It must be said also that in his replies to his critics, he showed 

 great moderation. 



The contemplative face of Harvey is shown in Fig. 10. 

 This is taken from his picture in the National Portrait 

 Gallery in London, and is usually regarded as the second- 



