Henry Turner (endocrinologist)

Henry Hubert Turner (August 28, 1892 – August 4, 1970) was an American endocrinologist, noted for his published description of Turner syndrome in 1938 at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Internal Secretions. He served as chief of endocrinology and as associate dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.

Henry H. Turner
Born	August 28, 1892 Harrisburg, Illinois, US
Died	August 4, 1970 (aged 77) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
Nationality	American
Education	University of Louisville School of Medicine
Occupation	Endocrinologist
Employer	University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Known for	First description of Turner syndrome
Title	Chief of Endocrinology, Associate Dean
Spouse(s)	Frances Bulkley
Children	2

Turner was born in Harrisburg, Illinois. He received his medical education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 1921. He died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1970, 24 days before his 78th birthday.