William Gosse (c. 1813 – 20 July 1883) was a medical practitioner in the early days of South Australia.
They remained there for fifteen years, then left for Australia, hoping the warmer climate would improve his bronchitis.
diploma and to Heidelberg to receive his M.D.,[4] remained with him until 1873, when he was joined by his son, Dr. Charles Gosse, newly returned from gaining qualifications in Britain.
In his youth he had an interest in natural history, which was developed by collecting specimens for the great naturalist Philip Henry Gosse, a cousin of his father.
He was elected the first Warden of the Senate of the University of Adelaide, which position he filled until the time of his death, with one interval.
[12] The Gosse Wing of the Home for Incurables was named in his honour, and opened by his son Charles in 1884.