William George Beers

William George Beers was a Canadian dentist who founded Canada's first dental journal and served as the founding dean of the Dental College of the Province of Quebec. In addition, he is referred to as the "father of modern lacrosse" for his work establishing the first set of playing rules for the game.

5 May 1843

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Born in the same month (May 1843): Benito Pérez Galdós • Charles Albert Gobat • Grove Karl Gilbert • Louis Renault (jurist)