William Davies (barber-surgeon)

William Davies was a barber-surgeon practicing in England during the 17th century. Barber-surgeons like Davies were medical practitioners who combined the skills of a barber (hair cutting, shaving, and teeth extraction) with surgical procedures, which at the time included bloodletting, wound dressing, and basic surgery. While dedicated physicians existed, barber-surgeons often provided more accessible and affordable medical care, especially for common ailments and injuries. Historical records relating directly to William Davies as an individual barber-surgeon may be scarce or difficult to ascertain without specific archival research pertaining to his locale and timeframe. The profession of barber-surgeon was eventually superseded by the development of more specialized medical fields.