William Brooke O'Shaughnessy

Physician, Deceased Person

1809 – 1889

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Who was William Brooke O'Shaughnessy?

William Brooke O'Shaughnessy MD FRS was an Irish physician famous for his work in pharmacology and inventions related to telegraphy. His medical research led to the development of intravenous therapy and introduced the therapeutic use of Cannabis sativa to Western medicine.

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Born
Oct 1, 1809
Limerick
Also known as
  • Dr. William Brooke O'Shaughnessy
Profession
Education
  • University of Edinburgh
Died
Jan 1, 1889

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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