List of Famous people with last name Banting

Frederick Banting

First Name Frederick

Last Name Banting

Born on November 14, 1891

Died on February 21, 1941 (aged 49)

Born in Canada, Ontario, New Tecumseth

Sir Frederick Grant Banting was a Canadian medical scientist, physician, painter, and Nobel laureate noted as the co-discoverer of insulin and its therapeutic potential.

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William Banting

First Name William

Last Name Banting

Born on November 30, 1795

Died on March 16, 1878 (aged 82)

Born in United Kingdom, England

William Banting was a notable English undertaker. Formerly obese, he is also known for being the first to popularise a weight loss diet based on limiting the intake of carbohydrates, especially those of a starchy or sugary nature. He undertook his dietary changes at the suggestion of Soho Square physician Dr William Harvey, who in turn had learned of this type of diet, but in the context of diabetes management, from attending lectures in Paris by Claude Bernard.

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Rebecca C. Banting

First Name Rebecca

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Fergus Banting

First Name Fergus

Last Name Banting

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